Your urinary system is probably one part of your body that you rarely give two thoughts about. You do not know how it works, meaning you do not also know how to take care of it and this could lead to problems. The urinary system is important for removing waste from the system, through urine. This is the main work of the bladder, where the urine is stored.
Caring for your urinary system is about ensuring that your bladder continues to function as well as it should. Although as you get older, your bladder, like some other organs in the body, become weak. But many young people are suffering from a weak bladder, due to failure to properly care for their urinary system. But weak bladder is not the only problem that affects your urinary system. Other problems include kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and so on.Â
Here, we would be looking at some of the ways to care for your urinary system.Â
1. Drink Enough Water
It is as simple as that. Make sure you stay hydrated. Start your day with a glass of water and drink water at regular intervals during the day. Do not wait until you are thirsty before you drink water as your body must have lost a lot of water before then. Lacking water in your system could make your urine more concentrated, giving it a stronger colour and smell, and also making it a bit painful to pass out. Drinking enough water helps allows you to properly pass out bacteria and other toxins when you urinate and also makes it easier to urinate. Making your kidneys happy, and caring for your urinary system are some of reasons why you should drink more water.
2. Do Not Hold In Your Urine For Long Periods
Some people are fond of the habit of holding in their urine, even when they have easy access to the restroom. This does nothing but add pressure to your bladder, weakening it over time. This makes it harder for you to retain urine even for few minutes.Â
As soon as you feel pressed, head for the restroom. If you are in a place where you do not have access to a restroom, at the first chance you have one, make use of it. And when you do get to urinate, make sure to empty your bladder. Do not leave the restroom till your bladder is empty.Â
3. Stay Relaxed When Urinating
Another tip to properly care for your urinary system is to stay in a relaxed position while doing the business. Make sure your muscles are well relaxed as it would make it easy for your bladder to empty itself.Â
4. Urinate After Sex
Make it a habit to always urinate after having sex. This would help to flush out every bacteria that may have entered your urethra during sex. Doing this would prevent you from contracting urinary tract infections (UTIs). This one one of common things to do after having unprotected sex. Also, for the ladies make sure to properly wipe from the front to the back before and after sex. Men should also properly keep their groin clean as well.Â
5. Eat Less Salt
One other tip you should take note of is to reduce your salt intake. Salt is important but taking it in excess quantities can prove to be a problem for your urinary system. High intake of salt has been linked to the development of kidney stones.Â
This means you should mind how you eat certain foods, like processed foods, as they always have a high salt content. You can find out some helpful ways to reduce your salt intake.
6. Do Kegel Exercises
Kegel exercises help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which helps your bladder properly hold in your urine, preventing leakages and also making you urinate less.Â
Conclusion
The urinary system is responsible for filtering blood and creating urine as a waste product. The organs that make up the urinary system are the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra. Some ways you can take care of your urinary system is by eating less salt, drinking more water, etc.
Collins Nwokolo is a human physiologist, writer and health enthusiast. He loves writing helpful articles on health and fitness, which he enjoys sharing with everyone.
