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Frequent Urination

The urge to pass urine more than usual is called frequent urination. It can be a sign of an underlying medical condition and can interrupt the normal sleep cycle. Some of the possible causes include diabetes, urinary tract infection, prostate problems, anxiety, taking diuretics, bladder or kidney condition, and sexually transmitted disease.

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What causes frequent urination and cervical pain after sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I and my fiancee had sex with condoms on the third of this month. When we ran out of condoms, I inserted my clean penis into her vagina for hardly 5 to 10 seconds. But as soon as I felt I am going to ejaculate, I withdraw it and I ejaculated on her stomach immediately after taking my ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder Kaur Khurana

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think she is having a urinary infection plus a vaginal infection. We might need to change antibiotic after urine routine and culture report. Take plenty of fluids. Start tablet Niftran 100 mg two times a day for three days till awaiting culture report, support analyze...  Read Full »

How can I manage urinary urge and incontinence?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from urge and incontinence of urine for the past four years. My USG is showing first grade BPH with about 50 ml to 75 ml of PV retention of urine. PSA is within normal range. The routine urine examination also reveals nothing abnormal and on culture sample, found ...  Read Full »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. It is usual to have some degree of urgency in BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), but if it continues to persist even after your urinary stream improves, then one should make sure that there is no UTI or chronic prostate infection causing...  Read Full »

Why does my brother's daughter urinate frequently?

Query: Hi doctor, My brother's younger daughter is 6 years old. Her weight is 52.9 pounds and height is 4 feet. She always rushes to the bathroom to urinate. In a day, she rushes 20 to 25 times to urinate. We have done her urine RE, and it shows everything as normal. She becomes thirsty to drink water. She...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepak Patel

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Increased frequency of urination in a 6 year old child can be due to UTI (Urinary Tract Infection), renal stones or diabetes mellitus. Since, in this case, increased thirst is also present there is a probability of diabetes mellitus. Althou...  Read Full »

Why do I urinate often with vaginitis and anal itching?

Query: Hello doctor,I have frequent urination, vaginal itching, vaginal discharge (no smell) anus itching, pelvic pain, vaginitis, and lower back pain. I went to three different doctors and they said it looks like yeast or a bladder infection. They gave me medicine and it did not work. I am taking cranberr...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. According to your description, it looks like UTI (urinary tract infection) rather than a vaginal infection. To avoid such subsequent infections you should keep that area clean and dry, change undergarme...  Read Full »

Why do I have a constant urge to urinate?

Query: Hello doctor, I have an urge to urinate since 15 days. Top of my penis glans become darker some days before I get the urge to urinate. I have constant urge throughout the day. I am 27 years old. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ankush Jairath

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Coming back to your query, have you started your own treatment? Although the picture you provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is of low quality, I can make out some bluish discoloration near the tip. Is that what you are referring to? Please answer ...  Read Full »

After workouts, I feel the urge to pee while walking. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34-year-old female weighing 203 pounds. I have no children and I am not taking any medications, and I do not smoke or drink alcohol. I have been working out regularly over the past few weeks and have started losing weight. I have been feeling great. However, I recently noticed a s...  Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear that this is bothering you. The answer to your question is no bladder symptoms cannot be brought on by stretching. Please help me with a few more details: Have you given natural birth (normal delivery) to any children? Do you suffer from constipation?...  Read Full »

I have a constant urge to urinate with blood in my urine. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently started urinating blood when I go to the restroom. I have a constant urge to urinate, and I have no idea why this is happening out of the blue. I am a 36-year-old male, 6.2 feet tall, weighing 190 pounds. I have no medical issues or past history of kidney problems or cancer....  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Painless hematuria must be evaluated thoroughly and some factors must be taken into consideration like smoking, occupational exposure to certain substances, and a family history of kidney disease or cancer. Do not be alarmed, sometimes it may b...  Read Full »

I had unprotected sex. Can I have STD or UTI?

Query: Hello doctor, I am on a holiday and had sex two days ago when the condom broke in between. I took an emergency contraceptive pill but since this morning, I have had a feeling to urinate all the time, and I have extreme pain while urinating. Can I have a UTI (urinary tract infection) or STI (sexuall...  Read Full »


Dr. Reetika

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms point to a urinary tract infection. I suggest you take plenty of oral fluids, a tablet of Nitrofurantoin (antibiotic) 100 mg twice a day for five days, syrup Citralka (Disodium hydrogen citrate 1.53 gm/5 ml) two teaspoons in half glass water twice daily...  Read Full »

Does my symptoms and thin cervical mucus imply pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 32 years and trying to conceive since last six months. My last period was a month before, and intercourse was 10 days after that for four days. I have been facing the following symptoms like frequent urination, dizziness, etc. However, there was clear milky white thin cervical mucu...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. You have been sexually active during your fertile period till the end of last month. Now, the presence of thickening of cervical mucus is a possible sign of conception but not conclusive. The earliest now, considering your anxiety, you...  Read Full »

Why do I have constant stomach aches and semi-solid stools?

Query: Hello doctor, I suddenly experienced an upset stomach with just a semi-solid consistency of stool a few days back. However, a day later, I found that I had the urge to pee more often than usual immediately after emptying my bladder. I am 40 years old and my last period was a month back. I have no pa...  Read Full »


Dr. Gupta Aman Manoharlal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes urine symptoms can happen whenever there is an altered stool pattern. If there is any problem in stool passage, it may reflect as a burning sensation or frequency of urine as the nerve supply to both areas is the same. In case there is no fever, and the stomac...  Read Full »

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