Doctor issues warning to people who go to the toilet ‘just in case’

It could have a negative impact on your bladder.

While heading to the loo just to be sure can seem fairly innocuous, experts have revealed that it could be quite damaging to your bladder if it is something you do quite a lot.

Speaking to Parade, Dr Lopa Pandya, MD, a urogynecologist at Aeroflow Urology, said: "This behavior can train your bladder in a negative way and cause bladder dysfunction."

Nicole Waetzman, nurse practitioner at Axia Women’s Health added: "Urinating frequently when you really don’t need to can train your bladder to hold less urine and interfere with the communication between your brain, bladder, and pelvic floor, leading to overactive bladder symptoms."

Those with an overreactive bladder need to use the toilet more frequently and find it difficult to hold it in.

Waetzman mentions that treatment is available but it is best to look for one that is tailored to your needs.

She said: "It is best to see a provider for an evaluation to discuss your symptoms and find a treatment that works best for you."

For those who already suffer from an overreactive bladder, the Mayo Clinic has offered advice for reversing the effects of it.

They said "simple behaviour changes might manage symptoms of an overactive bladder", including "changes in diet, urinating on a certain schedule and using pelvic floor muscles to control the bladder", along with treatments mentioned by Waetzman.