Yes, holding the urine is bad, as it may cause urinary infection, affecting kidneys and bladder. This is because the urine cleans the urethra, eliminating bacteria that accumulate there and thus preventing these bacteria from causing infections in the bladder.
In general, the women are more resistant than men to holding the pee, which makes them more exposed to urinary tract infections because of this.
In addition, over time, the female organism adapts to this habit of holding the urine, increasing the restraint capacity. Thus, the woman can endure even more time without going to the bathroom.
There are still women who drink little water just so they do not have to go to the bathroom outside the home, which can further aggravate complications in the urinary tract.
The longer you hold the urge to urinate, the greater the risk of problems. To maintain a constant cleaning of the urinary tract and to avoid infections, it is recommended urinate at least every two hours, even without feeling that the bladder is too full.
For further information, check with your family doctor, gynecologist, urologist or general practitioner.
