• male
• 40 Years
• 01/04/2021

Why should we not drink water after urination?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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We can drink water after urinating.

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I'm experiencing something odd when I go to the bathroom. Occasionally, I find myself short of breath while I'm urinating. It's not a constant issueit last happened about five months ago, and it's only occurred a few times in total. I don't have any medical history that might explain this. Could you give me some idea of what might be causing this and what remedies I might try? Also, if you think I should see a specialist, what kind of doctor would be best to consult?

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