When it's super chilly outside, your muscles, especially the ones near your bladder, can get tense.

Dr. Rena Malik, a urologist, says that this tension can make your bladder spasm, giving you that urgent urge to go in the bathroom.

Cold Temperatures Can Stress You Out

Dr. Seth Cohen explains that cold weather can stress your body out, making you want to visit the bathroom more. It's like when you're about to give a big speech and suddenly need to go one more time. The stress from the cold can irritate your bladder, making you feel like you have to go again even if you just went.

Your Body Wants to Stay Warm

When you're cold, your body wants to keep warm. Dr. Amin Herati says that this causes your kidneys to produce more liquids. So, even though you're not sweating as much in the cold, your body is still trying to get rid of fluid by making you go in the bathroom more.

You're Drinking More Caffeine and Alcohol

In cold weather, people tend to enjoy warm drinks like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, which contain caffeine. Dr. Karyn S. Eilber suggests that these beverages make you visit the bathroom more. Also, since you're not sweating as much in the cold, your body flushes out fluids contributing to it.

Conclusion

So, there you have it! Cold weather can make your muscles tense up, stress out your body, increase liquid production to keep you warm, and lead you to drink more diuretic beverages. Remember, it's all just a part of how your body reacts to the chilly weather. Stay warm and cozy, and don't forget to take bathroom breaks when needed!

Urologist explains why you pee more often in the winter

Video by Rena Malik, M.D.