Urination During Showering: Health Effects and Risks

Dr. Theresa Irwin, a urologist in the United States, warned that the habit of urinating while showering may have negative effects on health.

According to a report by the Daily Mail on the 7th (local time), it is said that 60-80% of the general public urinates while showering.

Dr. Irwin explained that this habit can associate the sound of running water with the urge to urinate, to the point where merely hearing the sound of water can trigger the feeling to urinate.

This is similar to the principle of Pavlov's dog, where hearing a bell causes salivation.

Dr. Irwin argued that such behavior could cause problems with bladder control in the long term.

As a result, individuals may find themselves needing to go to the toilet more frequently in response to the sound of running water. Additionally, some experts warn that women, in particular, may face a higher risk of urinary tract infections or kidney failure.

Muscle therapist Dr. Alicia Jeffrey Thomas stated that the posture of women urinating while standing puts excessive strain on the pelvic floor muscles, which may prevent the bladder from emptying completely.

If the pelvic floor muscles do not relax sufficiently, it can lead to urinary function issues. Dr. Emma Quershi, an OB-GYN in Texas, added that urinating while standing can disrupt pelvic floor function, and weakness in these muscles can lead to symptoms of incontinence.

Moreover, there is also a risk of skin infection when urinating during a shower. While the urine of healthy individuals is mostly sterile, those suffering from conditions like cystitis or urinary tract infections may have bacteria present in their urine.

If there are wounds on the lower body, there is a risk of infection from these bacteria. However, it has been reported that this risk is relatively lower as the skin is rinsed with water during a shower.

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