Clear urine, frequent/urgent urination, at intervals??

Question

So, since about 3 months 4 months ago I've been experiences frequent urination. At the beginning, it was a little more severe, as I had to go sometimes every 20 minutes, unless I stopped drinking water...even then, I had to urinate eventually.

I went to the dr. and they did a urinalysis, which showed no glucose in it. A few days later I went again, and they did a glucose test (non-fasting), and it came out at 133, which I've read is normal for non-fasting, random tests.

The strange thing is that it goes away at times, there are days when I can drink and eat anything (caffeine, sugar), and I will be okay. Other days, however, if I drink a cup of water I have to go to the bathroom 3 times after it.

I can't really seem to find what makes it better or worse...although during rainy/cold days it seems to appear more.

I havent been back to the dr. because it's expensive and I have no insurance.

I'm afraid I have Diabetes Type 2...but can it appear at intervals?

By the way, I'm female, 20 years old.

Answer 1

Not knowing your age may hinder this answer a bit, but in men there is a condition called BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy). This is a condition where the prostate becomes inflammed and can cause the frequent urination you speak of. Have your doctor do a PSA lab if not already been done. PSA=Prostatic Specific Antigen and will tell the doctor if the prostate is inflammed. As for the non-fasting glucose of 133, how long after eating was that test taken? A glucose tolerance test is a good way to check for diabetes. A lab test called the HbA1c will tell the doctor what your blood sugar has been over a 3 month period or so. Normal is around 5.5% to 6.2%

Answer 2

the 133 isn't bad, since it's non fasting. And assuming the urinalysis also checked for kidney or bladder infections? Type 2 wouldn't appear in intervals, but it could be under better control, or not under control at all- it never really goes away, but can be controlled with diet and exercize or meds, or both. I have it, and never had frequent urination, even before dx, so it's not "always" a symptom.

Don't know what to recommend- but ask your doctor and see if he got an A1c reading when he did your last blood work- this is a 3 month average of blood glocuse levels and would give a better picture of what's going on that just the 1 non fasting number. Ideally the Alc should be between 4-6, but some doc's think up to 7 is acceptable.

Answer 3

This sounds familiar because I was like this before I was diagnosed with T1 diabetes at 23. If I were you, I'd get a HbA1C test and a fasting BG test soon. Another thing to do is a urinalysis for ketones. These are present in urine if your blood glucose is elevated for an extended period of time. Question: Have you lost a lot of weight recently without trying to or really tired or lethargic? If so, that combined with the frequent urination are telltale signs of diabetes. If you can't afford to get any of these tests done, I know you can buy home kits for HbA1c online.

Answer 4

Besides the urinary frequency, this also means your entire day and activities require the immediate availability of a restroom. I can't imagine how frustrating this can be. Please make sure you have been checked for the presence of diabetes, the first sign of which can be frequent urination accompanied by excessive thirst.

Beyond this, my suspicion is that you have interstitial cystitis. This involves chronic inflammation of the bladder in addition to a decreased capacity that leads to urinary frequency and pelvic pain. This diagnosis requires the services of a urologist , who will need to visualize your bladder through a cytoscope.

Other possibilities include a cystocele (also called fallen bladder), a condition due to weakened vaginal walls as a result of childbirth. I hope your doctor has done a pelvic examination and utlrasound if there was a suspicion of any abnormalities.

Sometimes physicians need to hear more directly whether the treatments they provide really work or not. I would suggest that the next time you see your doctor, let him or her know that the current approach is just not working

Answer 5

I think you are a Male, about what age group are you in? Is their any pain during urination? Have you had a PSA test? Their is several questions that would need to be answered before you could narrow it down and then it may come down to seeing the Doctor even without the Insurance. Do the best you can but do not just let it go. I learned the hard way. Good Luck!!

Answer 6

High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision. However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all. How to treat diabetes naturally https://tr.im/rRaPg

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:

Increased thirst
Increased urination
Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting

Patients with type 1 diabetes usually develop symptoms over a short period of time, and the condition is often diagnosed in an emergency setting.

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:

Increased thirst
Increased urination
Increased appetite
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Slow-healing infections
Impotence in men



If you think you have diabetes i think you should have a checkup and speak with your doctor just in case.

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Answer 8

It's normal. Your body might not be able to take in too much water. Just drink enough but not too much water.