A pelvic floor specialist has cautioned against the common habit of using the toilet 'just in case' before leaving the house, warning it could harm bladder health in the long term.
Tiffany Sequeira, a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist known on Instagram as Gynaegirl, told Metro that such 'just in case' wees can strain the bladder by encouraging it to empty before it is properly filled. Over time, this can disrupt the signals between the bladder and brain, leading to bladder signaling dysfunction.
Sequeira explained that as the bladder fills, the stretch of urine against the bladder wall sends signals to the brain, creating a series of urges that eventually lead to passing urine. Going on the first signal—or worse, going without any urge—can result in the bladder becoming accustomed to emptying at a lower capacity, which some refer to as a 'weak bladder'.
According to the NHS England website, bladder issues affect more than 14 million people in the UK and can impact individuals of any age.
