Trouble Urinating When Traveling On Moving Vehicles

Posted on Mon, 25 Mar 2019

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Question : trouble urinating when traveling on moving vehicles

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
More information needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I understand your concern however I need you to provide more information regarding your problem so I can understand better.
Could you please clarify in more detail what you mean by "trouble urinating"? Is it trouble starting the urination? Do you have frequent urination, pain, burning? Do you feel like you have a full bladder and just cannot pee? Does it happen after long distance travelling?

If you could kindly provide more detail I will be able to give you an informed opinion.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (42 hours later)

I have trouble relaxing enough to start urinate whole traveling i.E planes ,buses etc. In which i cannot pee and forced to hold it which on long flights becomes a real problem.

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Paruresis

Detailed Answer:

Thank you for the additional information. It seems you are suffering from a condition called Paruresis, also known as Shy Bladder Syndrome. It is a condition that is considered a form of anxiety disorder which is psychological, rather than physical.

Provided you only experience this problem in moving vehicles or public places, the treatment consists of relaxation techniques or cognitive behavioral therapy which should be done with the guidance of a therapist. In just a few sessions this therapy can help to permanently get rid of this problem.

Medication therapy consists of anti-anxiety drugs, which only provide short term treatment and are best avoided if possible.

I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj