Urinating after sex can prevent disease

Urination is one of the five elements of life, including eating, drinking, defecating, urinating and sleeping, and its importance cannot be underestimated. However, how much do you know about urination? Recently, 16 test questions compiled by Dr. Michael Smith based on recent American research were published to help everyone test themselves.

1. The statement “most people need to get up during the night” is ____.

A. Correct B. mistake

The answer is: B. Waking up once a night is usually not a problem. Drinking too much water before going to bed or drinking too much caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, taking certain medications, suffering from diabetes, kidney disease and prostate disease will increase the frequency of nocturia.

2. Asparagus can cause your urine to smell bad. The reason is ____.

A. High in fiber

B. Asparagus grows best in acidic soil

C. Related to human digestion

The answer is: C. Whether your urine smells bad after eating asparagus is related to genetics. Certain fish can also cause your urine to smell bad. If your urine has a musty or sweet odor, you should see a doctor.

3. The statement “Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day keeps your bladder healthy” is ____.

A. Correct B. mistake

The answer is: B. The specific amount of water you should drink varies from person to person, and you can observe the color of your urine. If the urine is light yellow or clear, it means you are drinking enough water; if it is dark yellow or golden yellow, it means you are not drinking enough water. It is recommended that you drink water regularly to avoid dark urine.

4. The statement “ If your urine is pink, you should see a doctor.” ____.

A. Correct B. mistake

The answer is: A. If your urine appears pink or cloudy without the influence of food, you should seek medical attention immediately to check for blood in your urine. There may be inflammation in the body, and you should be careful about kidney disease, bladder cancer, or internal organ damage.

5. The statement “Urine does not have bacteria” ____.

A. Correct B. mistake

The answer is: B. Urine becomes contaminated with bacteria as it passes through the urethra and out of the body. Using urine as a medicine or flushing jellyfish sting wounds with urine can easily lead to bacterial infection and other dangers. After being stung by a jellyfish, it is best to slowly rinse the affected area with sea water. Applying some vinegar will have a better effect.

6. The statement "'Shy bladder' does not exist" ____.

A. Correct B. mistake

The answer is: B. Some people have trouble urinating in certain situations, which may be a phobia related to problems such as social anxiety. Behavioral therapies such as regular toileting schedules can help improve the situation.

7. Holding urine for too long can easily lead to ____.

A. Cystitis B. Fungal infection

C. Kidney stones

The answer is: A. Holding urine can increase the risk of urinary tract infection, especially in women.

8. Frequent urination is a symptom of ____.

A. Dehydration B. diabetes

C. Hormone imbalance

The answer is: B. If you are often thirsty and have frequent urination for days or weeks, or if you have other symptoms of diabetes such as drowsiness, difficulty healing wounds, or numbness or tingling in your hands and feet, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

9. Most people urinate about _____.

A. 3~4 times/day

B.6~8 times/day

C. After each meal

D. At least 10 times a day

The answer is: B. If you drink plenty of water, take blood pressure medication and diuretics, it is normal to urinate more than 10 times a day.

10. The statement “ Men don’t get urinary tract infections” ____.

A. Correct B. mistake

The answer is: B. Men can also get UTIs and are at greater risk of recurring them. Because the bacteria will attach deep into the prostate.

11. The statement “Drinking cranberry juice can prevent urinary tract infections” is ____.

A. Correct B. mistake

C. Maybe correct

The answer is: C. The scientific validity of this statement has yet to be confirmed. Urinary tract infections should be treated with antibiotics.