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Frequent urination

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

General

Frequent urination, or urinary frequency, means having an urge to pass urine more often than usual. It can disrupt a person’s regular routine, interrupt their sleep cycle, and indicate an underlying medical condition.

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Signs & symptoms

The primary symptom of frequent urination is needing to urinate more often without an increase in urine output. At this point, the urinary frequency may negatively affect a person’s quality of life. Depending on the underlying cause, people with frequent urination may also experience: - dribbling after urinating - abdominal pain - urinary incontinence - nocturia, or frequent urination at night - painful urination

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of frequent urination may include: - Medical History anamnesis - Physical Examination - Asking to make Bladder Diary for a few weeks - Urine test - Bladder scan: This type of ultrasound shows how much urine is still in the bladder after urination. More tests, like a cystoscopy or urodynamic testing, are usually unnecessary but may be used.

Treatment

Treatment for frequent urination will depend on the underlying medical cause.

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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