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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Why is there frequent urge to urinate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old, five feet four inches and 165 pounds man suffering from a repeated urge to urinate in every one hour. This problem is occurring from childhood and is the same till date. No changes in this time interval. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having repeated urination problem. For that, you need to investigate as follows. Serum random blood sugar estimation to rule out diabetes, urine routine microscopic examination to rule out any infection, if present, ultrasonography pelvis to look interior of ... Read Full »
What causes frequent urination and cervical pain after sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I and my fiancée 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 was going to ejaculate, I withdrew it, and I ejaculated on her stomach immediately after taking m... Read Full »
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 (Nitrofurantoin) 100 mg two times a day for three days till awaiting culture report... Read Full »
Can pregnancy cause frequent urination and clots in urine?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex on the second day of my period, then my bleeding stopped. After five days, I had a pregnancy test and it was negative. But, now I am having frequent urination with burns and sometimes a single clot in urine. Am I pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you are not pregnant. You had sex on the second day, which was anyhow your safe period. But, there are high chances that you developed a possible urinary tract infection following intercourse as menstrual blood is a good culture medium for bacteria acquired throug... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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