A doctor's warning about the peeing mistake that can confuse your bladder: "That's where the problems start."

In Spain, many people have habits that, at first, seem harmless. However, some can lead to health problems if left untreated. An example would be going to the bathroom without the need to urinate, especially in situations where you have to leave the house and you go to the bathroom because you're unsure whether you can do it outside. This is a very common gesture, but it would be a mistake since, as Dr. Ana Pérez Ballesta explained in a video posted on Instagram, we would be "poorly retraining" the bladder and, as a result, causing conditions such as bloating , "a condition that occurs when the bladder retains an excessive amount of urine, causing significant distension and discomfort," explains the Debres Medical clinic .

Another very common habit that the same doctor points out, and which is equally dangerous, is holding back the urge to go to the bathroom . In fact, another medical specialist also mentions this as a risk that could lead to extreme cases, such as the need for catheters. What else is there to know about why we should abandon this habit? Pérez Ballesta also explains it, as well as "5 Healthy Urination Habits" that everyone should put into practice.

The negative consequences of peeing "just in case"

"Your bladder fills slowly, and when it reaches about 80%, it lets you know, " the expert begins. However, what we're actually doing when we urinate unnecessarily is ignoring this important organ in the body, and then "it will get used to letting you know too soon. That's when the problems begin," the doctor warns.

" It will send you signals when it really shouldn't , and if you always hold it in until you can't take it anymore, it also throws your system out of whack . Your bladder muscle will always be stretched to the limit, losing its ability to help you empty your bladder, giving you the feeling of needing to go, which can lead to bladder bloating ," says Pérez Ballesta. Furthermore, "both can cause urinary incontinence." The latter is a disorder that has been the subject of numerous studies. In fact, one concluded that it can even lead to psychological problems .

Still, it reveals 5 healthy urination habits, which are as follows: