A medical expert took to TikTok to share what not to do in the shower to make sure you don’t impact your body in a strange way. Dr Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas shared interesting tips
A doctor has warned people over a common shower habit many people do even if it is a little gross.
Dr Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, known as ‘@ScrambledJam’ on TikTok, took to the social media app to urge people to avoid urinating in the shower. The physician warned that people run the risk of their brain becoming triggered by other sounds of running water, such as turning on the tap, doing the dishes or when a person is in a body of water.
“We want to avoid training our bladder to associate certain signals with the urge to pee,” she said. “In this case, peeing in the shower associates the sound of running water with urination or with submersion in water.”
The doctor added: “This can often transition into being triggered by other sounds of running water (like when you’re running the faucet to wash your hands or the dishes) or when you’re in bodies of water.”
She also warned of a number of things people should avoid doing, such as “peeing just in case”, saying this was a bad habit for a person to have and not great for their pelvic floor. The medical expert added that pushing out urine and hovering over the toilet were things people should avoid.
Some pelvic floor exercises that involve strengthening the muscles in that area are also known as ‘kegel’ exercises. Dr Alice warned that these should only be down after consultation with a specialist, Somerset Live reported.
For people who experience leaks they can’t seem to control, the NHS lists 10 things people can do to prevent urinary incontinence, including pelvic floor exercises. They recommend the following exercise:
The NHS said: “Breathe normally and relax while you’re doing pelvic floor exercises. Aim to gradually increase the hold to 10 seconds with each squeeze. You may have to do pelvic floor exercises for a few months before you see any benefits.”The other things a person can try involve stopping smoking, avoiding liftin, pilates, lose excess weight, treat constipation, limit caffeine and alcohol intake, drink enough fluids and eat the right foods.
The NHS also said: “Many people with urinary incontinence avoid drinking fluids, as they feel it causes more problems. However, limiting your fluid intake makes incontinence worse, because it reduces your bladder’s capacity.Not drinking enough fluid can also cause constipation or make it worse.”
The health body added: “Avoid spicy and acidic foods, such as curries and citrus fruits, as they can irritate the bladder and make leaks and other incontinence symptoms worse.”
