Have you ever had trouble urinating in a public toilet? Do you feel that people around you are watching or listening to you, due to which you are unable to urinate? If yes, then you may be suffering from shy bladder syndrome (Paruresis). It is a psychological condition that causes difficulty in urinating due to shyness, anxiety, or social fear. It can affect both men and women, and it can occur at any age.
The causes of shy bladder syndrome are still not fully known, but it is believed that it may be related to social anxiety, performance anxiety, or childhood shock. This syndrome can have a significant impact on a person's life, causing them to avoid social activities, have difficulty traveling, and have trouble at work or school. This disease is seen mostly in people in the age group of 12-30. In most cases, its treatment is possible and when the problem is serious, the patient requires psychological counseling.
Cases of shy bladder syndrome
According to news in Times of India, a class 10 student from Vadodara (Gujarat) was suffering from recurring fever. He did not get relief even during treatment. Later it was discovered that she was suffering from shy bladder syndrome. Similarly, in another case, a 9th-class boy stopped going to school because he could not use the toilet there. His urinary bladder had expanded so much that it could hold twice the normal amount (1 liter) of urine (400 ml).
Teach children habits
The social environment also plays an important role in teaching toilet habits to children. Sometimes toilet talk is discouraged at home, which can have an impact on the child's mental health in the future.
Treatment of shy bladder syndrome
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Exposure therapy
- Training in toilet habits
- Management of fluids
- Managing stress
- Consult a doctor
(PC: Freepik)
