LAD BIBLE – You might want to take a stopwatch with you next time you feel the urge
A group of scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology came up with the unusual concept a few years ago, after conducting some interesting research.
[Scientists] watched a host of videos of various creatures taking a tinkle, in order to get a better understanding of why most mammals pee the way they do.
They looked at rats, goats, cows and elephants, among others, before picking up on a weird peeing pattern.
The researchers realised that all mammals weighing more than 3kg are able to empty their bladders in about 21 seconds.
As mammals ourselves, we can take heed of the findings as they give us a general rule of thumb.
Not every trip to the loo will last 21 seconds exactly, however, it’s at least a rough guide to be aiming for.
Taking longer or less than this time could be an indication of poor bladder health, swelling, infection, or prostate problems in animals – and the same applies to humans.
If you’re finding that you spend a lot longer to empty your bladder or make multiple trips to the loo, it could lead to problems down the line.
If you’re peeing for significantly longer than 21 seconds all the time, your bladder may expand, eventually losing its ability to stretch and stop working as it should.
As well as this, holding your pee in for too long too frequently can lead to UTIs or kidney issues.
Pee too often and you could have what’s called an ‘overactive bladder’ – when you feel the urge to pee even if your bladder isn’t full.
Urologist Nicole Eisenbrown has advised that we should be emptying our bladder eight times a day if you’re drinking the correct amount of water …
