Most common causes of frequent micturition

 

By Dr JK Avhad MBBS MD [ Mumbai ]

If you are suffering from frequent micturition following could be the common causes:

  1. Infection: Urinary tract infection irritate bladder and causes urge to urinate.
  2. Diabetes: High blood sugar cause increased water intake and resultant increased urination.
  3. Overactive bladder: Cause frequent and urgent need to urinate.
  4. Pregnancy: Pressure on bladder by gravid uterus cause frequent urination.
  5. Prostate enlargement: Enlarged prostate in men can cause obstruction to urine flow and incomplete emptying of bladder and resultant frequent micturition.
  6. Cystitis: Chronic inflammation of inner lining of bladder, swelling and pain.
  7. Neurological causes: Stroke, multiple sclerosis affects the nerves that supply to bladder.
  8. Caffeine and alcohol consumption,carbonated drinks increases urine production.
  9. Psychological factors: Stress can increase urge to urinate.
  10. Habits: Excessive fluid intake.
  11. Stones: Kidney and renal stones irritate the bladder and cause urge to urinate

When to consult doctor

If you have persistent complain of frequent urination you should seek the help of doctor

Whom to consult

For your primary diagnosis you can consult physician or general surgeon. After confirm diagnosis you may need to seek the help of urologist or nephrologist or endocrinologist or neurosurgeon or neurologist.

This article is only for educational purpose. For proper diagnosis and treatment you can seek the help of healthcare provider.

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