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Having to go to the bathroom often to pee is often considered normal, especially if the person has consumed a lot of fluids during the day. However, when in addition to the increase in urinary frequency, other signs or symptoms are observed, such as pain and burning when urinating and difficulty holding the pee until reaching the bathroom, it may be indicative of a health problem, and it is important to consult the urologist so that it is diagnosis and treatment started.
Polyuria is the term used to indicate that the person eliminates more than 3 liters of pee in just 24 hours. To check whether the increase in urinary frequency is normal or is indicative of disease, the general practitioner or urologist should request a normal urine test, the EAS, and a 24-hour urine test, as it is possible to evaluate the urine volume and characteristics.
The most common causes that cause a person to pee more often are:
1. Drink lots of water, coffee or alcohol
When you drink a lot of water, it is expected that all the water will be eliminated in the urine and, therefore, it is expected that its volume and frequency will increase, being only a normal response of the organism, which can also happen after eating foods rich in water like orange or watermelon.
In addition, drinking too much coffee or other foods that contain caffeine such as black tea, chocolate and mate tea can also increase urinary frequency because in addition to having water, caffeine is a natural diuretic. Another diuretic source is alcoholic drink, which is not a good option to drink when you are thirsty, as it does not hydrate and can still have health consequences.
What to do: In order to decrease urinary frequency, one possibility is to practice physical activities, because the exercises help to eliminate excess fluids accumulated in the body. In addition, it is recommended to reduce the consumption of caffeinated drinks and soft drinks, especially.
2.Use of medicines
The use of some medications to treat cardiac disorders such as the diuretics Furosemide or Aldactone, for example, can also increase urinary frequency.
What to do: It is important that the increase in urinary frequency due to the use of medications is communicated to the doctor, as this way it is possible to evaluate the possibility of replacing the medication or changing the dose.
3. Urinary infection
Increased frequency of urination can also be caused by a urinary infection, especially when other symptoms are noticed, such as pain or burning when urinating, in addition to decreasing the volume of urine released, even though the urge is still very strong. See how treatment for urinary tract infection should be done.
What to do: It is recommended that the person consult the urologist or general practitioner so that tests can be done to confirm the urinary infection and thus the best treatment can be indicated, which usually includes the use of antibiotics.
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4. Excessive blood sugar
The need to urinate all the time can also occur due to excess sugar in the blood, which is the case with uncontrolled diabetes. Thus, as the presence of large amounts of glucose circulating in the blood is verified, the body tries to eliminate this excess in the urine.
The diagnosis of diabetes is made not only by the urine test, in which a large amount of urine produced during the day can be observed, in the case of diabetes insipidus, or the presence of glucose in the urine, but also through the blood test, in which the amount of circulating glucose is checked.
What to do: If it is proven that the increased urge to urinate is due to diabetes, it is important to follow the treatment indicated by the doctor, which may indicate the use of medications that help to regulate circulating glucose levels, insulin injections or change in eating habits and lifestyle. Here are some homemade options to control diabetes.
5. Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence happens when you cannot hold your urine and, therefore, in addition to peeing several times during the day, you also cannot control your urge until you reach the bathroom, wetting your underwear. Although it can also happen in men, incontinence is more common in women, especially during pregnancy or after menopause.
What to do: Treatment for urinary incontinence can be done through Kegel exercises, which aim to strengthen the pelvic floor, however in some cases surgery may be necessary. Understand how urinary incontinence is treated.
6. Enlarged prostate
The enlarged prostate also leads to an increased urge to urinate and is common in men over 45 years of age. One of the signs of suspicion is having to wake up to pee every night, at least 2 times, especially if this was not a habit before. Know other signs and symptoms of changes in the prostate.
What to do: It is important for the man to consult the urologist so that the alteration can be identified and the most appropriate treatment can be initiated. The use of medications that help to relieve symptoms and decrease the size of the prostate, antibiotics or surgery in the patients can be indicated. more serious cases.
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