New Delhi, July 11 -- Paridhi Kamra, a 32-year-old professional, spends at least 6.5 out of 8 hours of her desk job, sitting. Caught in multiple on-camera meetings, she finds it hard to take enough breaks - loo breaks included. What she doesn't know is that the damage that sitting too long may cause, even includes her urinary health. Holding urine in can be a key side effect of desk-bound lifestyles, says a doctor, who warns against the increased risk of urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney problems and even pelvic organ prolapse in women.

"Prolonged sitting periods and the tendency to frequently defer urination negatively impact bladder and urinary health. It may be harmless to defer a bathroom visit once while working, but frequent re...