I got up at 6 am and it is 1:15 pm at this time. I have gone pee 13 times already today. My fluid intake has been 4 cups of coffee and 1 small glass of tea. Is this in the normal average or should I be getting concerned? This has been going on for about 3 months and the only other change I have noticed is that I am more thristy then I used to be as well. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
2007-12-11 06:18:09 · 7 answers · asked by carmeliasue 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Normal urine excretion is 600-1800 mL per 24 hours. Naturally, this does depend on fluid intake, though. I agree that you're probably dehydrating yourself, if all you're drinking is coffee and tea, which would lead to the increase in thirst. You should monitor the volume of urine that you're excreting, though, and note any distinctive characteristics of it (e.g. unusual color, turbidity, foul odor, etc.).
2007-12-11 07:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by Joseph J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to try to read between the lines of your question. I'm guessing that you're asking either because you've been feeling that you are not urinating enough or you think you might be doing it too much on a 24/7 scale. I'm not a doctor, but I can tell you that your diet is a key factor when it comes to urinating and/or making what are known as bowel movements. You can eat a balanced diet without drinking a lot of beverages every day; no matter how well balanced you diet might be, if you drank as little as an ounce (or slightly more/less) of water, or juice or even 7-UP every day, then you'd risk-- worst case scenario--eventual dehydration. On the opposite side of the coin, if you drank excessively, without eating enough, you'd risk constipation, and wind up urinating so much, it would drive you up the wall; or you'd need to have someone drive you to General Hospital! So, I guess the only other thing I can tell you is that you'd best modify you're diet; fine-tune it. (If it ain't broke don't fix it. But, if you didn't have have some sort of reason to ask, then I doubt that you would have.) Oh, and one more thing: I don't know how old you are. But, regardless of your age, avoid any alcoholic beverages. There is no way to drink booze of any brand--even beer--without having your metabolism, (to say nothing of your kidneys) eventually pay the price! Best of health & good luck.
2016-05-23 02:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by migdalia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every 2 hours is an average timing for people to go to the bathroom. The coffee and tea in them probably have caffeine which then pulls more fluid than you take in out of your body which then, takes you to the bathroom more. It could also be the cause of additional thirst because caffeine acts like a diuretic and dehydrates you. Try switching to a caffeine free diet and see how you do. Another factor could be that you have an overactive bladder which gives you urgency frequently. There are medications for this which will stop this cycle. Any burning, back pain, low abdominal pain with voiding should take you to your doctor to investigate whether this is a urinary tract infection.
2007-12-11 06:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by J B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the caffine. Guarenteed. Caffine is a diuretic. (A diuretic is any drug that elevates the rate of bodily urine excretion) You really need to cut out the caffine, and drink more water to replace the fluids that you are losing. You're probably extremely deydrated which is why youre so thirsty. (Feeling thirsty is a sign that you are already dehydrated) Start increasing your water intake and decreasing your caffine intake slowly. Cutting back caffine too quickly will give you withdrawl symptoms (headache, irritability etc.) Remember just because caffine intake is normalized by society doesnt mean that it isnt a drug!
Seriously, be careful, dehydration is very serious and can lead to other health issues.
Hope this helps!
2007-12-11 06:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh, I'm no medical fundi, but I would say that is not normal. Excessive thirst could be a symptom of diabetes. Excessive peeing could indicate a bladder infection, but you would have known that by now. You should go and see a urologist just in case your bladder is dropping or something. From your avvie I assume you're older, so it could be one of those problems that are associated with menopause.
2007-12-11 06:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by CelesteMoone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
xDiabetes. You should have your doctor check it out. Excessive thirst and excessive urination are symptoms of diabetes, for sure.
2007-12-11 06:30:35 · answer #6 · answered by LadyBug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An even number of mm. should come out that goes in, does that answer it?
2007-12-11 07:31:19 · answer #7 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋