WHAT POPS ON YOUR MIND WHEN YOU HEAR "FREQUENT URINATION

Fast facts on frequent urination
Here are some key points about frequent urination.



• Frequent urination can be a symptom of an
underlying medical condition.
• Frequent urination can result from drinking
too many fluids
• The average person excretes about 5 to 8
cups (1 to 1.8 litres) of urine every 24 hours.
• Frequent urination is where you pass urine
more often than usual. It can sometimes
occur with a sudden, compelling urge to
urinate, along with bladder discomfort.
• Frequent urination is not the same as urinary
incontinence .
• Common causes of frequent urination include
diabetes , pregnancy and prostate problems.
• Tests can include urine analysis, imaging
tests, neurological tests or urodynamic tests.
• If the cause is an overactive bladder, there
are several recommended medications
which, in conjunction with behavioral
techniques, can increase the chances of
successful treatment.
• A study has suggested that people who
urinate at least twice at night reduce their
bladder cancer risk by 40% to 59%.