Do you feel like you have to wee more when the weather gets colder and winter hits?
If you do, you're not alone according to one doctor who says it's common to wee more frequently during periods of cold weather.
Dr Diana Gall from Doctor 4 U explains it's all to do with a biological process called diuresis, which occurs when the body's temperature lowers, MirrorOnline reports.
She said: "The biological response is to redirect blood to the core to create warmth, while the kidneys release extra fluid to stabilize the pressure.
"And it’s this process which boosts urine production, giving you the urge to wee more in the cold, winter months.
"There’s currently a lack of scientific research into the phenomena, which means we don’t know just how low the temperature needs to get before it takes effect.
"But we do know you’re likely to feel the effects if you’re standing around outside this winter - and it means you might need to know where the toilets are if you’re visiting the winter market."
Dr Gall advises people to wrap up warm and try to avoid standing outside for long periods of time.
She also explains how frequent urination can be "damaging" to your body's natural balance.
She adds: "Frequent urination due to diuresis can actually be really damaging to your body’s natural salt, water and mineral balance.
"It can lead to conditions like hyponatremia, when there’s not enough sodium in the body, or hyperkalemia, too much potassium, and hypokalemia, not enough potassium.
"All three of these conditions can prove fatal in extreme circumstances.
"And if you are weeing too much, you need to replenish fluids to avoid dehydration."
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