Frequent urination is a fairly common medical condition that affects both men and women. People with this disorder urinate more often than usual and may even have to get up at night to empty their bladders. Most people urinate six to eight times per day and are able to sleep around eight hours without feeling the need to empty their bladders. Frequent urination is often combined with urgent urination which comes on suddenly and causes discomfort in the bladder. There are several causes of frequent urination. If you have this condition, to treat it properly, the cause must be determined.
Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is one of the most common causes of frequent urination. An infection causes inflammation in your bladder that reduces its capacity to hold fluid and as fluid accumulates, discomfort increases.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a common reason that women experience frequent urination. As the developing baby crowds the available space, the bladder is able to hold smaller amounts of urine at a time. In addition, the weight of the baby presses against your bladder and triggers the need to empty it frequently.
Diabetes
Both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are causes of frequent urination. In fact, this is one of the hallmark symptoms of diabetes. Your body increases the frequency of urination in an attempt to flush glucose out of the system. Plus, diabetics often have increased thirst that causes them to drink more and therefore need to empty the bladder more often.
Medications
Certain medications can contribute to the problem. These cause your bladder to fill with fluid more often and have the need to be emptied more frequently. Diuretics in particular are given with the goal to pull excess fluid from the tissues so it can be flushed out through the kidneys.
Prostate Problems
Prostate problems are one of the leading causes of frequent urination in men. An enlarged prostate presses against parts of the bladder so the flow of urine gets blocked. This leads to irritation of your bladder and it reacts by contracting more frequently even though it may only be holding a small amount of fluid.
Bladder Disease or Damage
Other causes of frequent urination are due to problems with the bladder itself. These could include bladder cancer and damage to the bladder from radiation therapy. Tumors growing near or in the bladder can cause irritation that triggers frequent urination or they may press on the bladder and create the sensation of needing to urinate constantly.
Nerve Damage
When the nerves supplying the bladder become impaired or damaged, this can interfere with normal bladder function. This could happen as a result of a stroke or some other neurological disease. Even nerve damage from diabetes can affect the bladder.
Drinking Excess Amounts of Fluids
Frequent urination at night may simply be due to drinking fluids close to bedtime. When you drink a lot of alcohol or any other types of beverages during the day, it will result in more frequent urination. Plus some beverages may actually act as diuretics and cause your bladder to fill up quicker.
Your doctor can perform various tests like a urinalysis or ultrasound to help determine which one of these causes of frequent urination might be responsible for your problem. Be sure to see your doctor right away if you have other symptoms too like fever, pain, vomiting, or you are passing blood.
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i also urinate often. dont think im pregnant cos my period is not due till about 8days. dnt feel any discomfort or itchn or pain. dnt pass out blood. wt can be wrong. i nid ur advice n suggestions.
Hi amaka,
In your case, overactive bladder is the possible problem and also diabetes. If you have any family history of diabetes then it is more likely to happen in that condtion. Over active bladder can cause frequency in urination without itch or pain. try to exercise your bladder muscles by doing kegel’s exercise or take antichilonergic drugs. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor right away.
i recently noticed frequent urination am 25yrs what wil i do
Hi Emeka,
Frequent uriantion may be cause of different conditions. First, it is good to know the reason behind the frequency in urination. Health history and signs and symptoms you felt should be reported for us to know what is the problem and then treat it after. the treatment will vary on the type of problem you have.
My own problem is dat I urinate at night lyk up to 8times before d break of dawn.and at times
Dey ar always nt long as in very short(brief)but I will b feeling very pressed.
HI,
Urinating up to 8 times is really annoying. Well this is because of the overactive bladder. it happens when the bladder does not work properly. Even if the bladder is not full, the urge to urinate happens. Anticholinergic drugs can help in order to relax the muscles in the bladder and also exercises like Kegel’s exercise can help in muscle relaxation.
My daughter went to a GYN doctor she had a UTI. She finished taking the medication for the UTI, however, her doctor said that she does not have a UTI. Well what could be the problem why she goes to the bathroom frequently? Can you give me answers. She is 27 years old doesn’t have insurance. She there anything she could do. Please reply .
Hi Beatrice,
Sine you have said that she finished taking the medication for UTI, your daughter might have treated already that time before you have consulted your other doctor. But, if UTI is not the reason why frequency in urination occurs, better have urinalysis in order to know what is the real cause of the problem. There were many causes of frequent urination, hence it should be found out early to have the right kind of treatment.
dis post was intresting and i found it educating
I am always having frequent urination everyday i just want to know if i have UTI or any problem regarding my cervics,pelvic or ovary that cause this problem and is this problems affect being pregnant.
Hi Shirly,
The question is, are you pregnant? If yes, the frequent urination is common in pregnancy stage. This is because the uterus press the bladder that causes frequent urination. If the answer is not, and you have more symptoms other than frequent urination like pain or blood in the urine, this may be sign of serious problem that needs doctor’s attention. Having UTI during pregnancy should be treated as much as possible but with caution. Have some time observing your output as well as on other signs that indicates serious problems.
My brother is experiecing frequent urination,though the weather is extremely cool here since we are in raining season as such we are suspecting change of the weather.but in the past he as been having passage of blood after urination & he got that treated with levofloxacin & paraziquental.but he recently got marriede,and have beging to observed this frequent urination.though he do take alot of cann juice,and a Doctor as prescribed ciprofloxacin and advice him to go for fasting sugar test .yours sincerely.we will expect advice.
Hi,
As what you said, your brother have been treated already with levofloxacin and preziquental which is antibiotic. Passing out blood in the urine is a sign of serious problem. the usual doctor’s order would be urinalysis in order to know what cause the problem. Since he had already been treated, recurrence may happen so it is then advice to follow doctor’s order on maintaining healthy diet and manner. If frequent urination persist even medications are taken properly, it is better to continue seeing your doctor for follow up check ups. I advised that your brother should limit drinking canned juices because it contains more sugar that is why your doctor asked you to go for fasting sugar test. Ciprofloxacin is commonly prescribed for urinary tract infection.
I urinate frequently during the day and at night to the extent that I get wet if I don’t run to the restroom or too far away although sometimes I have virginal itches and light lower abdominal pain but I take antibiotics a lot pls syptoms of what could these be and what do u think I can use. Although I was tested to have gastric ulcer I have treated it and its been a long time that I have the crisis
HI Hally,
The symptoms that you have mentioned needs doctor’s attention. It is better to have your urine check. Overactive bladder may be an issue here since you really cant hold your urine. Anticholinergic drugs can help you relax your bladder muscles. As for the itch, it is because of the bacteria cause by the frequency in urination. Do proper hygiene after you urinate. Go to your doctor and ask if the dose of your antibiotics should be increased because of the symptoms that you felt. Don’t just self medicate, it is very important to ask for the doctor’s advice first.
I usually have frequent urination. when I go for sugar test I was told is not diabetis.In some day it will regular and atimes not regular.what can i do
Hi Olu,
Since it is not diabetes, possible reasons would be overactive bladder or other causes of frequent urination. Are there any symptoms aside from frequent in urination that you felt? It would be a great help for you if you will also report the other signs and symptoms accompanying the frequent urination.
hi, am olawumi,i cant hold the urgency my bladder needs to disharge,sometime i bedwet and dont feel any sign that i was pressed.
I have an itching vagina with an unpleasing smell,pls what can i do?
Hi olawumi,
Usually, urine doesn’t have bad smell, but if you are dehydrated or you took vitamins and foods like asparagus, it will be a possible to have an unusual smell. Another cause is vaginal infection, for example trichomoniasis, this brings strong, foul, fishy smell. Gardnerella, can also cause an offensive odor. Vaginal infections are easily treated with antibiotics. The sexual partner of the infected woman will need to treat with antibiotics and the use of condoms is required until the full schedule of antibiotics are finished. Observer goo hygiene after urinating because the itching may be cause by bacteria. it is recommended to consult your doctor for further test.
Donna
………Thanks for enligthening me.
I’ll see a doctor tommorrow.
Pls,can vaginal infection cause frequent urination?
You are welcome and Yest it will eventually result to frequent urination because of the infection.
hello,
i feel thirsty, & urinet very frequently say in every two to three hours , i m male & my age is about 33 yrs, & weight is 45 kg,5-4″ height.
these symtoms are since two to three years back, please help & reply me….
Thanks
Hi,
I suggest to check for your blood sugar level. Diabetes symptoms includes frequent urination and feels thirsty at unusual time. For this, change in lifestyle is needed especially in diet and also there were things to remember if you will diagnose with diabetes. But fyou must confirm it first, go and check your blood sugar.
I have frequent urination which is like twice every hour and they’re short maybe a second long, and I feel vaginal pressure towards the end. I’m not thirsty frequently. What can I do?
Hi,
I suspect that you have infection or urinary tract infection. Even if you are not thirsty make sure that you drink right amount of water in a day because it can help in flushing away the toxins in your body plus it prevents you from dehydration. Try to control your bladder by doing Kegel’s exercise. Have your urine checked and if infection is present, go to your doctor and ask for antibiotics to prevent further problems. Keep in mind also to have a good hygiene because hygiene plays an important role in urinary tract infection.
Hello,
I am a 26 year old male and I have been urinating more frequently than usual for about the past week. It is not painful, and the urine is generally clear, as I drink over 100 ounces of fluid in a typical day (water accounts for most of my fluid intake). The only two side effects I feel are some occasional slight tenderness in my groin, and sometimes going 3 times in an hour. When I am being active, like playing softball, I never feel the urge to go, however, if I sit around and think about it, the urge does occur. I typically will go no more than 14 or 15 times in a day, but the back to back urination and occasional slight tenderness have be concerned.
I also had a company wellness check about two weeks ago and the blood work indicated that I had a fasting glucose level of 99 mg/dL. I am not sure if this is a definitive evidence that I do not have diabetes. Any assistance you could offer would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Thomas,
First, frequent in urination may cause by several factors like infection or metabolic disorder like diabetes. But, as you mentioned about the (fbs) result or fasting blood sugar, having diabetes is eliminated in the possible causes. According to what I have researched, tenderness in the groin may be caused by infection because the lymph nodes are enlarged and that cause the tenderness. I advise you to go to the doctor and report the symptoms that you felt. He will recommend antibiotics to fight out the infection. For now, by drinking the right amount of water will be a great help in order to prevent dehydration and to flush put unwanted toxins in the body. Dont hesitate to go to doctor in order to prevent complications. It is better to cure it earlier. Hope this help! Please continue visiting the this site to get more informative tips. it will help you a lot. Good Day!
Hi,
My names Jessica, and a few weeks ago I had frequent urination and excessive thirst, but it stopped after about 4 days. I did experience once or twice a quick sharp pain on my lower abdomen. And I do have diabetes in my family; my mother and father have it, both borderline diabetes. Since then I’ve been feeling like normal, I do not have insurance, so I dismissed going to the doctors after the urination stopped.
Hi Jessica,
Because you have the family history of diabetes, I suggest that have a test for your sugar level. Frequent in urination and excessive thirst is a symptoms of diabetes. Don’t underestimate the frequent in urination that you felt, go and see your doctor before it gets worst.
hi for the last two weeks i am having problem of frequent urination at day time after waking up from sleep i pass water and sometimes even urinate 2-3 times in 1 hour even if i take 1 gulp of water, i am bit over weight but have a habbit of walking or cycling for an hour. last week i did blood test and had fasting glucose at 5 and 2 hours after fasting it was 6.2 . frequency decreases after noon. while urinating there is no pain or un easiness, urine is clear and bladder is full, i am 21 years old i will very happy if u help me.
i forgot to mention that when i do any physical excercise i do not have any tendency of urination i have asthma since i was 5 years old , i am male, when i am at home, sit around and think about it, the urge of urination occurs.
Hi,
I advise you not to think about it deeper because sometimes it happens psychologically. The more you think of it the more it happens. When at home, try to do some things like exercise and have a good rest. It’s mind over matter. Drink only the right amount of water in a day. Obesity or becoming overweight is one of the causes of frequent urination hence by decreasing your weght is a good idea. Don’t force yourself too much to exercise. Consult your doctor about this if symptoms persist.
I am isaac,a 21year man,lately i hav noticed dat i frequently unirate,at time 8-9 times a day and my dad was diabietic.pls help i nid advise
Hi Isaac,
Have yu checked your blood sugar? if not, do it for this may cause the frequency in urination. But there were also some other causes of frequent urination. The blogs are open in this site for you to know more about this. feel free to browse and learn. Good Day.
I m 21 yrs old, i m nt pregnant.. but i get frequent urination but with small amount i feel some what pressing..some times irritation !! i dont what happen to me suddenly i didnt drink water much.. but i get frequent urination nite 2-3 times !! morning mostly.. i feel stressful to which doctor i consult n get treatment !! what is the cause of it and how to solve this
Hi,
The frequent in urination the you are experiencing may be cause by some factors like weather or any situation that you are into. Since you mentioned that you dont drink water that much, I suggest that you consume the right amount of water. This will help flush out the toxins or bacteria present in your urinary tract that may also be the cause of the irritation that you felt. Also, over active bladder maybe the cause of which for it attacks not only in the morning but also at night. It is better to have you urine check and consult it with you doctor. Have a Good day ahead of you and hope that it may help you in a little way.
i experience this frequent urination for 3- 4 days only !!
I just wnt 2 kno causes of severe pain on the scrotum, if for instance after urinating, 1 or 2 minutes later u feel like urinating again, if u urinate for the second or third time,u will b fine bt if u dnt a severe pain comes on the scrotum and like the vas diference enlarges. And on 1 testacle strange things develops.
HI,
Get a medical help for that. You may have infection in your male organ and as soon as possible you have to treat it before it gets worst. Try not have a good hygiene before, during and after you urinate. Drink water to prevent dehydration and that will help to flush out toxins. Get up and see your doctor.
hi
my father in law is having a problem with frequent urination even on bed
he is around 70 yrs and a known diabetics
now he is having a problem of making motions before moving to toilet
help me out to cure the symptoms
is it curable?
Hi,
If the real cause of frequent urination of your father in law is diabetes, the remedy for that is also to treat diabetes. Do monitor the blood sugar level of you father in order to have the right treatment for it. Once the diabetes is manage well, frequent urination problem may also lessen or maybe stopped. But prostate problem may also be the cause because at that age, they are prone to prostate problem. So, let the doctors asses your father for them to be able to help him in the urinary problem.
I’m 32yrs old and i’m a male.I’m faced with d problem of frequent urination.I can urinate up to 10-15 times in a day and about 4-6 times in a night.D frequency of urination increases whenever I’m @ home and doing nothing.Then I can urinate like 2 times withi 30 mins.The urine is usu clea, but d qty varies;sometime it could b copious while in others,it is scanty. I don’t exprience any pain b4, during and after d urination.I’m not overweight nor is there any history of diabetes in my family.My only fluid intake is water;i barely take alcohol.So, what could be possible cause of frequent urination and what are the possible remedies?
Hi Onye,
the possible cause of frequent urination that you have is overactive bladder because of the very abnormal frequency in urination. I suggest that you go to your doctor to have your urine test. The number of times that you are urinating is very alarming. The best thing to do is know the root cause pf your problem in order for you to start for a remedy. Dont just sit and relax. Go to your doctor right away.
Can frequent urination be caused by anxiety? I have had frequent urination (often every hour, occasionally more) with many tests over the last year including complete metabolic profile, abdominal/pelvic CT scan, prostate exam, cystoscopy, 24-hour urine collection, brain MRI, and urodynamic study. The urodynamic study showed tightness of the bladder sphincter muscle. All of the other tests showed no problem other than slightly low blood sodium, which went back to normal. Typical urine volume in one void is 100-200 mL at most. More than one doctor has suggested it could be related to anxiety. I am a highly anxious person and am trying to get information on whether anxiety could cause high frequency of urination.
I just recently had a miscarriage and just had an dnc….. i have been having sex after several weeks now i have the urge to use the restroom ore often than normal… plzzz help….. i know i don’t have a uti i ust have had several test done by y obgyn…. could i possibly be……..??????? Plzzz help
Hi,
It is good if you verify the cause of frequent urination that you have, Most likely, UTI may be the possible cause. Talk to your doctor about this matter. don’t hesitate to let her know your problem. There is a possibility that you are pregnant, that is why, as soon as possible, verify it.
i noticed i urinate more frequently these days..firstly i tot i was pregnant cos my period was delayed afterwhich i saw it. What could be d cause
Hi tolu,
The causes of frequent urination is many. Just like during pregnancy, kidney problem, overactive bladder and other related health problem. But keep in mind that weather, amount of fluid you drink, and the food and kind of beverages you consume also matters. I suggest that you keep on reading on this site to get more helpful information.
I am 27 yrs male person. I have the problem of frequent urination. sometimes i feel ok but sometimes i have to go washroom after 10mins. This problem persits from 3 years. Neither i am diabetic nor take alchohol. It is also link with my digestion. When i have good digestion than this problem reduces, but when my digestion is not ok, this problem increases. My kidneys are ok with the grace of god.
Hi,
Go see your doctor for that. Its been 3 years and it should be checked right away. It may also link ot other health problems, but the best thing for this is to be sure to be able to manage the problem well.
For 2 years, i have frequent urination problem… Even often per hour… After eating, its half an hour… I have tested urine culture before a month… Glucose in urine is +2 now… What will i have to do…?
Hi,
I suggest for you to have your blood sugar test. Urine is not enough to know what is the real cause of the problem. It is good if we know the real cause of it for us to have a good management of our problem.
Hi, am 25yrs old. Am havin a frequent urinatn i’v gone 4test was told i av PID. Taken d medication bt symtoms stil persist i have also done sum altra sound my organs ar okay. Am nt debiabetic n am losin some weight, though i av peptic uler n i’m havin left abdominal pain. What could posibily b d cause of my prblm.
av bin having frequent urination,i had sex 2days ago nd afta dat i noticed i was urinating frequently. It comes and go and its been hapening for 3 yrs now
i’m 17 amd have been dealing with frequent urination for a year now. I have gone to the bathroom as much as 8 times during an average school day and at least 6 more times befor i go to bed and usually 1 or 2 times during the night. I am under a doc. care and have been on Vesicare 5mg. for 3 months stopped for 2 mon. to see if it helped but it didn’t so i’m on 10mg. and still having no relife. I am physically active at 120 lbs and find this to be very disrupting to my life. What is my next step? Help me please.
Hi, i’m a female of about 24yrs. I recently had frequent urination, evry 30mins. Its smal in quantity. I’ve had sex wit my guy for the past 3yrs, and never noticed any frequent urination until now Jan 2012 even though i saw my monthly period in January 2012. Each time i urinate, i feel uncomfortable. I dont konw what to do. Pls i need ur help and advice.
HI.
Have your urine test to know if there is indication of problems like infection, or maybe there might be a virus or bacteria present. It will be only stop if we will know the cause of such. So visit your doctor and have your urine test.
Hello, am 22years of age and i often pass out urine in a day lets say 5 times before noon. Most at times, i also see fluid which is a little thicker than that of urine on the tip of my penis. What might that be?
HI,
The thick fluid you are referring to maybe your semen, it becomes thicker depending on your diet especial foods rich in sugar. Another possibilities include production of gelatin-like substance to the semen because the gland does not fully function well, problems in ajeculation and maybe infection. To be able to know the real cause of this visit your doctor and report it to him. Drink plenty of water to avoid concentration of urine.
For 6 monthsi have frequent urination problem… … I have tested urine culture before a week in urine reports are normal . What will i have to do…?
Hi,
try changing your lifestyle and your diet. If it is nothing to do with bacteria and health problems, maybe you have a problem with your lifestyle. drink enough amount of waer each day, about 6 to eight glass of watr will do. get away with drinks rich in alcohol and caffeine. Overactive bladder is also possible, go and check it by asking for a request for the doctor.
Hi,
try changing your lifestyle and your diet. If it is nothing to do with bacteria and health problems, maybe you have a problem with your lifestyle. drink enough amount of waer each day, about 6 to eight glass of watr will do. get away with drinks rich in alcohol and caffeine. Overactive bladder is also possible, go and check it by asking for a request for the doctor.
My name is eseosa,am 19yrs old.since i was born i have been experiencing frequently urination even bedwet,i urinate up to 10-15times both day and nite.pls help me
Hi,
It is really a great help if you go to your doctor and report this since your problem is very long enough. The more you let it and do nothing about it, the more other problems will emerge. Don’t forget to drink water because surely, dehydration will be your another problem in the long run, plus infection bought by some bacteria present. Act now to stop it.
I started to have frequent urination for about a month now. Up to 3-4 times at night and 5-6 times in the day. I have gone for urine analysis and fasting blood sugar test but they are essentially ok. The Doctor prescribed ciprofloxacin and fluconazol and I took them but it has not stoped, he also prescribed flagil and it didnt stop. Some days I just urinate once at night while some days upto 4 times. It is more frequent in the day time now. I take enough water always and I like eating biscuits, I always fondle my genitals when I feel sex and have done this for up to 5 years, could these be the cause of the frequent urination? because I still urinate up to 6 -7times in a day and 3-4 times at night. please what should I do?
I have had frequent urination I the past 2 days now. I urinate up to 6 times in the day and about twice in the night. Yesterday I dicided to do a little excercise by trecking some distance and off the AC in my office and it stop almost immediately. Please Doctor adice.
Hi Andre,
If you want a doctor’s advice you can go to your doctor and report the finding that you have. My advice is that as long as you do healthy stuffs like exercises and eating the right kind of foods continue doing it. But keep in mind that whenever frequent urination comes you can always visit your doctor and have yourself a test. For now, be healthy. stop drinking beverages rich in alcohol and caffeine or maybe you can limit it. If the problem does not come back, well and good. Continue the healthy routines that you are doing.