How Stress Impacts Bladder and Overall Health- the Hidden Connection
Dr.Archana Senthilnathan BHMS, M.Sc(Yoga) Most people think of stress as an emotional state -but it’s a whole-body reaction. When we experience stress , our body releases two powerful hormones: cortisol and adrenaline . These chemicals prepare to " fight or flee" but when it becomes chronic, they stay elevated far longer. Most surprising and often misunderstood -side effects of chronic stress is its impact on bladder . These hormones causes the muscles of the bladder to tighten and contract. This signals the brain -it’s time to empty the bladder, even when there’s no real need. On frequency, the bladder becomes: Oversensitive, Easily triggered, Difficult to control -Overactive Bladder (OAB). It i...