Published on: 7/4/2025
How does stress impact urine flow and frequency?
Stress can cause changes in how often you need to pee and how much urine you produce, making you go more frequently or feel like you really need to go.
Explanation
Stress, whether psychological or from cold exposure, can affect how your bladder works. Chronic Psychological Stress: According to research, long-term stress can lead to problems with peeing, like needing to go more often or having a strong urge to go. This is because stress can change how your bladder muscles and nerves work.
Cold Stress: Being in cold environments can also make you feel like you need to pee more often. This happens because the cold can cause your body to react in a way that affects your bladder.
If you're feeling stressed and notice changes in your bathroom habits, it's a good idea to talk to someone. For mental health support, you can visit 988lifeline.org.
(References)
- Chess-Williams R, McDermott C, Sellers DJ, West EG, & Mills KA. (2021). Chronic psychological stress and lower urinary tract .... Lower urinary tract symptoms, 34132480.
- Imamura T, Ishizuka O, & Nishizawa O. (2013). Cold stress induces lower urinary tract symptoms. International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 23441811.
- Selcuki D, Selcuki M, & Erturk AR. (2012). Urinary incontinence triggered by stretching exercises. Turkish neurosurgery, 22665007.
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