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Why does the cold make us need to pee?
Thanks for asking.
We've all been there.
Getting a sudden urge to pee when it's cold is a common thing.
This connection was supposedly discovered by Austrian physician Alfred Adler back in 1918.
He conducted an experiment which involved injecting cold water into a bladder to see how the body reacts.
Now you might be thinking that it caused the kidneys to contract But that's not actually the case.
What did Adler discover then?
He apparently noticed that cold makes the blood rush to the muscles, causing them to tighten up.
That's a well-known fact today, especially when it comes to the detrusor muscle, the smooth muscle layer in the bladder wall.
As you know, the bladder is responsible for holding and releasing urine which is made in the kidneys.
The bladder controls urination by contracting the detrusor muscle and relaxing sphincters allowing urine to flow.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the average person pees seven times a day.
But that can vary a lot.
Generally speaking, it's between four and ten times a day.
The site also notes that bladder volume can range from 350 to 600 millilitres.
Are there other factors explaining the link between the bladder and cold?
Cold temperatures stimulate cold sensitive receptors in the urethra and bladder, causing muscle contraction.
This contraction raises bladder pressure and makes you feel the need to pee.
It's also worth mentioning that when it's cold, you sweat less, so you might pee more to get rid of excess water.
Finally, another reason could be linked to vasoconstriction, the narrowing of blood vessels.
In cold weather, the body limits blood flow to extremities like the fingers or feet.
Blood volume then focuses on essential organs, including the kidneys which, while filtering more blood, produce more urine.
Weakened pelvic floor muscles or a less effective urinary sphincter can cause urinary incontinence.
These are the muscles and sphincters that prevent urine leakage.
Leaks might occur during pregnancy, after menopause or simply with age for both men and women.
Factors like being overweight, dealing with chronic constipation and using alcohol or tobacco can also increase the risk.
In any case, it's highly recommended to consult with your doctor or a urologist to assess the situation and find suitable solutions.
There you have it!
Now you know why the cold makes us need to pee.
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