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How can passing urine while sleeping be treated in a child?
Query: Hi doctor,My boy baby is nine years old and is still passing urine on the bed while sleeping. While I discussed this with him, he said he was not feeling. As per the doctor's suggestion, I used to wake him up at night to pass urine, but it did not work. During the daytime, he gets it urgent and runs... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, you have to rule out the organic or structural cause of enuresis, like urinary tract infections, obstruction, polyuria, diabetes, and any medicine. Second, if the organic cause is ruled out then you have to review the toilet training of your child, and medicine s... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in my pelvic region while lying down, especially during the night. I also require frequent bathroom breaks at night and feel tired. I did not have my periods for the last three months, and I am not sure if I have PCOS. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From the symptoms described, I presume that you have a urinary tract infection. Frequent urination at night (known as nocturia), pain while urinating (known as dysuria), as well as frequent urination during the day (known as polyuria), are the s... Read Full »
What does polyuria without pain or blood in urine indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 49-year-old female. I am recently experiencing polyuria. I have to urinate almost every 30 minutes very urgently, and I void nearly 240 ml each time without any pain or blood in the urine. I just had a routine urinalysis with microscopic examination. All results were normal exce... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Increased urine frequency is abnormal. The frequency of urinating should be every two hours (up to eight times in 24 hours), and the amount of urine should be about 400-500 ml each time. The causes for this problem can be many. If this problem happened recently, it migh... Read Full »
Why am I always hungry and thirsty?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19 year old female. My height is 5 feet and 6 inches, and my weight is 160. For the past month, I have been experiencing weight loss, increased hunger, increased thirst, and frequently need to go to the bathroom to pee out large amounts. My skin has become dry. I have also lost... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. All of these symptoms, along with weight loss and dry skin point to diabetes. Polyphagia refers to excessive hunger or increased appetite. Polydipsia refers to increased thirst. Polyuria refers to increased urination. I suggest you screen yourself for bloo... Read Full »
I am urinating frequently, but the quantity is less. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I literally have to go to the bathroom all the time (pee urine). Everything else with my body is in excellent shape. Like every 15 to 30 minutes, I am going to pee and a lot does not come out compared to others of my age I have noticed. I usually have to get up in middle of night to g... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the symptoms detailed it seems you have polyuria that is frequent peeing, and nocturia that is the need to urinate twice or more during the night. How long have you been facing the aforementioned symptoms? Increased volume each time you pee? Do you have any urgenc... Read Full »