Constant Urination

Tap to Read ➤ Urine color or the frequency of urination is something which is not paid attention to by most. Constant urination, for instance, may not speak good of a person's health. Let's see why from this story. Rajib Singha

Constant urination or frequent urination refers to urinating more than usual (generally 4-8 times a day). This condition may also be accompanied by excessive urination, but it is not necessary to happen so.

Some people suffer from this condition for a short period of time. However, if this condition prolongs, then there shouldn't be any delay in getting consulted and diagnosed by a doctor, as you never know what could be the possible underlying problem.

What Frequent Urination Says About Your Health?

Before drawing any conclusion about any underlying medical condition causing this problem, it is always recommended to determine if the affected person is drinking too much fluid generally, and/or shortly before bed time. And if this factor is ruled out, then there could be a health problem to be worried about.

» A medical condition that is always associated with constant urination is diabetes mellitus. In diabetes, due to insufficient secretion of the hormone insulin, glucose starts accumulating in the blood, as it does not get carried to the cells for the production of energy.

Due to the blood glucose levels rising, the body tends to get rid of the unused glucose through the urine thus, causing the affected person to urinate more often.

» Apart from diabetes other medical conditions that could trigger frequent urination may include: Kidney stones Chronic kidney disease Tumors in the bladder Interstitial cystitis Urinary tract infection Bladder carcinoma Nephritis Kidney failure Multiple sclerosis

» A natural cause of urinating frequently is aging. With age, muscles of the bladder, urethra, and pelvic floor become weaker. Given this, the bladder loses the ability to hold more urine or properly eliminate the same.

» Patients who have undergone radiation treatment could also complain against going to the toilet too often. In most cases, what happens is, radiation used for treating cancers near the bladder may damage the bladder wall. This in turn may give rise to this condition. Such instances are rare though, and so is for bladder cancer or dysfunction of the bladder to be the cause.

» If we speak of only men, conditions such as prostatitis, enlarged prostate or prostate cancer are strongly suspected to cause patients to make frequent trips to the toilet.

» Some other causes may include: Stress Hyperthyroidism Stroke or other neurological diseases Urinary incontinence Small bladder STD Overactive bladder syndrome Schistosomiasis Side effects of medication (like diuretics, etc)

When Do You Need to See A Doctor?

» A visit to a doctor becomes a must when the symptom is accompanied by: Burning sensation Fever Vomiting Abdominal cramps Cloudy urine Blood in urine Shaking chills Abnormal weight loss Vaginal or penile discharge Increased thirst Fatigue

Urinating constantly, being a symptom and not a disease in itself, is treated by managing its underlying causes. For instance, if a patient is diagnosed with UTI, then treatment of the same is done by administrating antibiotics.

And if the cause is a chronic condition like diabetes, then the treatment would involve eating a specific diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and monitoring blood sugar levels. Some people may also require oral or injected medications.

So, once you notice your urge to urinate getting more frequent than usual or it is accompanied by other symptoms, such as the ones cited above, then delaying to seek medical help would be the last thing you would want to do. In other words, do not contemplate on your condition, get it treated at the earliest and avoid further complications.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this story is solely for educating the reader. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a medical expert.