Why do I cry when I pee?

Both the production of tears and the passing of urine are under the control of a brain region called the pons. The report is published online in the journal Pediatrics. The 3-year-old girl was brought to doctors in November 2009, because of "watering of her eyes every time she passed urine," according to the report.
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Is it normal to cry when peeing?

Even if you can't remember the last time you did it, urinating from your eyes is perfectly normal. Healthy, even. People who are #basic may refer to this as “crying.” For reasons I will explain later, I believe it is more accurate to call crying “emotional peeing.”
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Are your tears the same as your pee?

Tears have a function so they aren't really waste like urine for instance. They can contain waste like when you get something in your eye and the tears help remove it. But they also serve normal functions like keeping your eye wet and fighting against bacteria.
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Why does my daughter cry when peeing?

It may be a symptom of a urinary tract infection or other urinary problems. The bladder may become inflamed. This can cause pain when the bladder fills and empties. Your child may also feel pain if the urethra gets irritated or infected.
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What is meatitis?

Meatitis, an inflammation generally secondary to ammoniacal diaper irritation, has been cited as the underlying cause of secondary meatal stenosis. 1. The lack of protection by the foreskin in the circumcised male is thought to correlate with an increased incidence of meatitis.
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What Happens If You Hold Your Pee In For Too Long



How do you know if you have an UTI?

Symptoms
  • A strong, persistent urge to urinate.
  • A burning sensation when urinating.
  • Passing frequent, small amounts of urine.
  • Urine that appears cloudy.
  • Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine.
  • Strong-smelling urine.
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Why do eyes water when I pee?

Both the production of tears and the passing of urine are under the control of a brain region called the pons. The report is published online in the journal Pediatrics. The 3-year-old girl was brought to doctors in November 2009, because of "watering of her eyes every time she passed urine," according to the report.
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Why do I cry when peeing or pooping?

When your abdominal muscles flex and tighten to help push poop out of your colon, they put pressure on the organs and membranes around them. This pressure, along with your regular breathing , can put strain on the nerves and blood vessels that line the abdomen, resulting in tears being produced.
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Are tears sweaty?

Also, MacPherson adds, "The actual glands that secrete them are totally different. Your body is covered with microscopic sweat glands, whereas with tears, the lacrimal glands are the size of an almond up in the superior lateral corner of your eye."
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What is the post pee shiver?

In neurourology, post-micturition convulsion syndrome (PMCS), also known informally as pee shivers, is the experience of shivering during or after urination. The syndrome appears to be more frequently experienced by males.
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What are tears made of?

Our tears are made up of three components: lipid (oil), water and mucus. Each of these layers serves their own purpose. The oily layer is the outside of the tear film. It smooths the tear surface and keeps your tears from drying up too quickly.
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Is crying an emotion?

Crying is a normal human response to a whole range of emotions that has a number of health and social benefits, including pain relief and self-soothing effects. However, if crying happens frequently, uncontrollably, or for no reason, it could be a sign of depression.
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What do tears taste like?

If you've ever tasted your tears, you may have noticed how salty they are. Tears are salty because they are made from water from our body that contains electrolytes (salt ions).
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Why do my tears taste sweet?

Infections that affect the airways can interfere with how the brain responds to the taste senses. Even simple infections, such as a cold, flu, or sinus infection, may cause the saliva to have more glucose in it. Glucose is a type of sugar, so may cause a sweet taste in the mouth.
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Why are tears so salty?

So why are tears salty? The answer to this question is quite simple. Our tears are mostly made from the water in our body, and this water contains salt ions (electrolytes). Of course, there's a lot more to tears that just a salty taste.
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Why do guys get boners when they poop?

The pressure to have a bowel movement, especially a large one, can increase the blood flow to the penis—hence, having an erection.
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How many people poop in the shower?

A new survey from OS Supplies was trying to get a handle on people's bathroom habits has produced an unexpected result. They found out that one in 30 people poop while showering.
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Why do we pee when we poop?

When you do pass stool however, the relaxation of the stronger anal sphincter also decreases tension in the weaker urinary sphincter, allowing urine to pass at the same time.
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Why do I cry when I yawn?

Yawning often increases the secretion of tears because of muscular tension on the glands, which may simultaneously dam up the drainage system. The result can be that the film builds up into a small waterfall of tears.
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What do UTIs smell like?

A UTI can cause bacteria from the infection to contaminate the urine, resulting in a distinct fishy smell. UTIs are more common in women than men. Other symptoms include: urine that is cloudy or bloody.
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Why you should pee after making love?

During sex, germs can come into contact with your urinary tract, a small hole just above your vagina. Peeing after sex helps flush those germs out. If you don't pee after sex, you could get a urinary tract infection (UTI) — an easily treatable, but painful condition.
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Can you self test for a UTI?

How Do They Work? You can buy over-the-counter UTI dipstick tests at your local drugstore or online. They work much like a pregnancy test: Each kit comes with a testing strip (usually three to a kit). You wet a test strip by holding it in your urine stream for a few seconds.
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Can you cry so much you cry blood?

Crying bloody tears may seem like a fictional occurrence, but tears tinged with blood are an actual medical condition. Referred to as haemolacria, crying bloody tears is a rare condition that causes a person to produce tears tinged with, or partially made of, blood.
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Can you run out of tears?

Cry all you want — you won't run out of tears

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears every year. Your tears are produced by lacrimal glands located above your eyes. Tears spread across the surface of the eye when you blink.
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Can DNA be found in tears?

DNA was successfully extracted from fresh and aged tears stains. Tears stains containing low volumes also gave useful DNA profiles. Fabric, Tissue Paper & Contact lenses are good substrates for DNA retention. Solid phase DNA extraction technique was recommended for tears stains compared to the phenol-chloroform method.
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