2007-03-01 23:24:27 · 9 answers · asked by sj 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I am a female. I have no diabetes or urinary/bladder infection. I only drink about 1 lt. of water a day.
2007-03-01 23:25:41 · update #1
Urinary frequency is a common problem and may be due to many causes.
Often people can develop an overactive bladder where the bladder wants to constantly empty itself. This can be due to incomplete bowel emptying and often taking laxatives such as milk of magnesia can help the bladder work properly.
Sometimes, people may need medications to help control the bladder. These medications, called "anticholinergics" can be very helpful. Occasionally such conditions can be caused by a narrowing or obstruction within the urethra, the tube through the penis. Also people may develop these symptoms if they are under a lot of stress.
Excessive urination can be divides into subcategories. The first would be related to an increase in total volume of urine produces (also known as polyuria). Second, there can be dysfunction in voiding whereby there are problems with the storage and emptying of urine. Finally, there may be urinary incontinence in which there is involuntary loss of urine.
Causes of Frequent Urination
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Congestive Heart Failure
Diabetes
Diabetes Insipidus
Interstitial Cystitis
Overactive Bladder
Prostate Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection In Adults
Other Causes of Frequent Urination
Increased Urinary Volume:
Diabetes Insipidus - Central
Diabetes Insipidus - Nephrogenic
Diabetes Mellitus (type 1 or type 2)
Excessive intake of a high solute load (such as mannitol therapy in the hospital, or use of radiocontrast materials for radiology procedures)
Salt wasting kidney diseases (such as Bartter's Syndrome)
Excesssive fluid intake just before bedtime, esp. coffee and alcohol.
Use of diuretics.
IN WOMEN
Anatomical abnormalities
Overactive Bladder (also called Urge Incontinence, which can be result from infection, Cystitis, Bladder Tumors, or Neurogenic Bladder)
Psychological factors
Stress Incontinence (which may be related to pregnancy, estrogen deficiency or pelvic surgery)
2007-03-01 23:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be a urinary tract infection, and it is also a symptom of pregnancy....if you feel that it is none of these, maybe you have a bladder problem, you should talk to your doctor...
2007-03-02 07:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by twinkles1614 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weak bladder.
2007-03-02 07:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by Speedy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urination is caused by too much water, too little sugar or salt in body or probably over worked kidneys....consult ur doctor
2007-03-02 07:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by Isabel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bladder infection...ask your doctor. In this case don't look for the "Best Answer" not really worth it...
2007-03-02 07:26:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pregnancy!
2007-03-02 07:27:12 · answer #6 · answered by sticky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not enough secretion of antidiuretic hormone in the body. in most cases,when you drink alcoholic beverages,you frequently urinate because alcohol triggers the release of diuretic hormone....
2007-03-02 07:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by sami v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age, weak bladder, aged bladder, childbirth, sexual intercourse.
2007-03-02 07:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How are we supposed to know what a liter is?
I think the cause of often urination is often water. Who cares what causes it, just enjoy it, it's fun to pee.
2007-03-02 07:27:54 · answer #9 · answered by joey k 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋