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MCC Daily Tribune

Bladder Health Month

Bladder Health Month is observed every year in November to highlight the importance of the Bladder — also known as Urinary Bladder, various disorders that affect the bladder, how to prevent diseases that affect the bladder, and how to treat them. The bladder joins the kidneys, ureter, urethra, and some other minor organs to form the urinary system. They collectively eliminate waste from the body, regulate blood volume and blood pressure, control levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate blood pH. They form one of the most important systems in the body as without them functioning well, toxic substances stay in the body. An infection to any part of the system is called a Urinary Tract Infection (U.T.I.).

HOW TO OBSERVE BLADDER HEALTH MONTH

  1. Go for a checkup

    Observe Bladder Health Month by going for a checkup. This ensures that you keep your bladder healthy and can quickly detect any anomaly.

  2. Drink lots of water

    Take care of your bladder and entire urinary system by drinking lots of water. Water regulates your pH level and so is very good for the Bladder

  3. Spread awareness

    Spread awareness of Bladder Health Month with posts on social media. With social media, others can see what the month is about and do well to take care of their Bladder as well.

5 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT THE URINARY SYSTEM

  1. Generate urine every 10 to 15 seconds

    The kidneys generate urine every 10 to 15 seconds.

  2. The bladder can store 16 ounces

    A healthy adult bladder can store up to 16 ounces of urine for two to five hours.

  3. Healthy urine appears light yellow

    The color of healthy urine is light yellow or the color of straw.

  4. Pink urine indicates the presence of blood

    When urine becomes pink, it indicates the presence of blood and a much-needed visit to the Doctor.

  5. Dark colored urine and dehydration

    Dark or honey-colored urine shows signs of not drinking enough water.

WHY BLADDER HEALTH MONTH IS IMPORTANT

  1. It reminds us to take care of our health

    With Bladder Health Month, we are reminded to take care of one of the most important parts of our body, the bladder. It does so much more than just storing and passing out urine.

  2. It reminds us to drink water

    Bladder Health Month comes with the reminder to drink lots of water. Drinking lots of water doesn’t just help the bladder but makes other systems function optimally as well.

  3. It helps the econony

    When more people take care of their Bladder, there’ll be fewer visits to the hospital due to Urinary Tract Infections or illnesses. This helps to build the economy as resources are not used up.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
11/23/2022