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What Causes An Urge To Urinate Frequently?
I had the urge to urinate over the past few days, but each time I go to the toilet not a lot of urine or none comes out. I went to my doctor yesterday and it turned out that tests for bladder and urinal infections are negative. However, it seemed that my urine sample has a slightly high value of protein content. The doctor said it may be normal because I didn t have breakfast or eat anything that day before I visited. He gave me some medicines for bladder and urinal infection though and asked me to go back today if the problem persists. I took the medicine yesterday and it seemed that the urge to urinate has diminished a little today but still exists. Is this a bladder / urinal infection or something more serious?
Thu, 9 May 2019
Hi,
Urgent urination describes an overwhelming need to get to a restroom immediately. It may be accompanied by pain or discomfort in the bladder or urinary tract. Urinary tract infections are the most common cause of frequent or urgent urination.
Other causes include: drinking too much liquid, drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, diabetes, pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, when there is pressure on the bladder medications, vaginal infections or prostate enlargement.
It’s possible that frequent or urgent urination could be normal for you if you don’t have other symptoms. The treatment plan for frequent or urgent urination is largely dependent on the cause. Antibiotics can help treat infections.
Lifestyle changes such as monitoring liquid consumption and urine output or adjusting medications can help some people.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
Urgent urination describes an overwhelming need to get to a restroom immediately. It may be accompanied by pain or discomfort in the bladder or urinary tract. Urinary tract infections are the most common cause of frequent or urgent urination.
Other causes include: drinking too much liquid, drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, diabetes, pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, when there is pressure on the bladder medications, vaginal infections or prostate enlargement.
It’s possible that frequent or urgent urination could be normal for you if you don’t have other symptoms. The treatment plan for frequent or urgent urination is largely dependent on the cause. Antibiotics can help treat infections.
Lifestyle changes such as monitoring liquid consumption and urine output or adjusting medications can help some people.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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