You are walking through the park on a cold winter's morning and need to find a bathroom quickly. In the summer, this didn't happen.
There is something about winter that makes us pee more.
The lower urinary tract is studied. There are two main reasons for what's happening.
We are more active in the summer. If we don't drink enough water, we can become dehydrated.
The amount of fluid our body is willing to excrete is impacted by this.
We are more likely to be dehydrated, less active, and less sweaty in winter because we are often indoors. We tend to have more free fluid when we pee.
Our internal organs are protected if we become very cold.
Cold-induced diuresis is an increase in urine excretion.
Blood is moved away from the skin in order to keep it warm. More blood ends up in your body.
Blood rushes to your kidneys at a higher rate. The amount of water the kidneys need to remove is increased. Your rate of urine excretion goes up.
Blood pressure, diet, and personal situation can all affect how much we urinate.
The production of more urine can be a sign of cold. Your body is responding to the cold and you need to act fast. Pick a place away from the cold and warm up.
Seek medical attention if the increased urine is accompanied by other symptoms, such as breathing difficulties or confusion.
You might not feel thirsty if you are out in the cold. Drink lots of fluids during the day. It's tempting to not drink so you don't have to rush to the bathroom, but this can lead to dehydration.
There can be impacts over the long term if you find that you increase your urinary output when you are out in the cold.
Your body's salt balance can be adversely affected by frequent urination. Maintaining a healthy diet is important.
It appears to be a balancing game. It is important to not stress your body this way when it is cold. It's important to dress appropriately and keep warm to do this.
The body makes you pee more in the cold, but not everyone notices.
If you keep warm, your body won't be surprised by cold temperatures.
It has been common for researchers to record no differences in urinary output between the seasons.
The volume of urine may be different in winter. Composition can change as well.
During the winter, the body excretes more calcium than usual.
lifestyle during cold seasons is more likely to be the reason for this. In winter, we tend to be less active, gain more weight, and eat more processed and salty food.
It is possible for people who are susceptible to develop a higher risk of developing a stone.
As the weather cools, be sure to maintain a healthy lifestyle, stay warm, and drink plenty of water.
Christian Moro is an associate professor of science and medicine at Bond University.
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