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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.
46 people with Frequent urination
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 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 for frequent urination will depend on the underlying medical cause.
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