CNN – Peeing only every six to eight hours, or fewer than four times daily, could mean you’re dehydrated or that there’s an issue with how your bladder or kidneys are working.
Abnormally high levels of calcium can lead to bladder stone formation and block urine from exiting.
Regarding hydration, the National Academy of Medicine recommends women consume 2.7 liters (91 ounces) of fluids daily, and that men have 3.7 liters (125 ounces) daily.
This guideline includes all fluids and water-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables and soups.
Since the average water intake ratio of fluids to foods is around 80:20, that amounts to a daily amount of 9 cups for women and 12.5 cups for men.
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Not peeing enough can increase your risk of harboring bacteria in your urethra and therefore developing UTIs, since peeing regularly is the body’s primary mechanism for preventing UTIs, Shusterman said.
If your infrequent peeing is because you’re holding it, that habit could harm your health by increasing your risk of multiple issues such as kidney infections or weakened bladder muscles from constant straining …