If I drink less water, I'll go to the bathroom less.

If I drink less water, I'll go to the bathroom less.

Many people reduce their water intake if they have the problem of frequently going to the bathroom or experiencing urinary incontinence to avoid leakage. But let me tell you, unfortunately, this strategy doesn't work! When you don't drink enough water, you'll notice that your urine is darker, and that's not what we want.

Your bladder gets more stimulated when you restrict fluid or water intake, leading to more frequent trips to the bathroom.

Reducing fluid intake can also contribute to constipation. When combined with constipation, bladder issues become even more challenging.

A healthy adult should consume approximately 35 ml of water per kilogram of body weight every day, at least according to general guidelines from scientific organizations. For example, a person weighing 50 kilograms should drink 1.7 liters, someone weighing 60 kilograms should drink 2.1 liters, a person weighing 70 kilograms should drink 2.4 liters, and someone weighing 80 kilograms should drink 2.8 liters.

General rule: the heavier you are, the more water you need.

Note: To avoid overstimulating the bladder, you should gradually introduce water to the body, reaching your ideal water intake by adding an extra glass each day.