Why do I Need to Urinate Frequently?

Have you drank more water than you usually do?

Have you been drinking a lot of coffee, alcohol or caffeinated beverages?

Do you take medicines classified as diuretics (medication that is usually prescribed to help treat high blood pressure)?

Do you have problems with bladder control?

Do you have a sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate even if your bladder is not full? Does this feeling make you rush to a bathroom right away?

Do you feel discomfort, pain or burning while urinating or does your urine look or smell different than usual?

You are urinating frequently because your water intake has increased. There is no cause for concern if this is the case.

These drinks have diuretic properties, which means that they increase the excretion of urine. This may be why you urinate frequently. You can cut back on such drinks, but other than that there is no cause for concern.

Diuretics are sometimes referred to as water pills. These medications are designed to increase the amount of water and salts that are expelled from the body as urine. If you are receiving medical treatment that involves diuretics, this could be the reason for your frequent urination.

You likely have urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence involves the involuntary leakage of urine due to impaired control over the urinary sphincter. This is a common condition that affects many people. Treating this condition may include exercises and medicines. Consult a doctor about your condition for further information.

It seems you may have an overactive bladder, a common condition characterized by symptoms relating to the frequency and urgency of urination.

These symptoms can be signs of infections and other serious diseases of the urinary tract that require immediate medical treatment. Contact your doctor as soon as possible for further information.

Frequent urination can be a habit. Most people urinate 6 times during 24 hours. If you urinate more often than this, it may be classified as frequent urination, but each person is different. Frequent urination becomes a problem when it starts to affect a person’s quality of life. Frequency can be treated with exercise, but you need to be sure that there is no underlying condition that requires medical attention.