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Author: Dr. Lee Seung Hwan, Tong-In Clinic
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Editor : Sia
Hello! I'm Lee Seung Hwan, doctor at Tong-in Korean Medicine Clinic.
Winter has arrived!
While summer helps eliminate bodily waste through sweating, winter brings almost no sweating—making proper urination even more important.
But if you experience the following symptoms, you should suspect 'overactive bladder':
"I feel the urge to pee constantly, so whenever I see a bathroom, I just go in."
"I get anxious if I don't use the bathroom before long drives."
"I wake up every hour at night to pee, so I can't sleep deeply."
This isn't yet at the "bladder infection" level, but it could be a sign that prevention and early treatment are needed.
Why Does Overactive Bladder Occur?
The bladder is a muscular pouch that stores and expels urine. Healthy adults can store up to 400-500cc of urine in their bladder. Typically, you feel the urge at 150cc and must use the bathroom at 200-300cc. People with an overactive bladder can't hold even half that amount (50-100cc).
Full Article: https://www.thepylonsquare.com/blogs/health-beauty/what-happens-when-your-bladder-is-overactive
