Why do I feel the urge to urinate again right after just finishing?
Apr 23, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Introduction
Feeling the urge to urinate again immediately after urination, known as urinary frequency, may be caused by physiological or pathological factors, such as cystitis or pyelonephritis. If excessive fluid intake occurs or foods with high water content are consumed, urine volume may increase, leading to symptoms of urinary frequency. In such cases, no special treatment is required; appropriately reducing fluid intake can alleviate the symptoms.
Feeling the need to urinate again immediately after urination—known as urinary frequency—may be caused by either physiological or pathological factors, such as cystitis or pyelonephritis. The specific causes are analyzed as follows:
I. Physiological Factors
If excessive amounts of fluid are consumed, or if foods with high water content are eaten, urine production may increase, leading to urinary frequency. In such cases, no special treatment is required; symptoms can be relieved by moderately reducing fluid intake.
II. Pathological Factors
1. Cystitis
Infections caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus or Escherichia coli may lead to cystitis. Under inflammatory stimulation, patients may experience urinary frequency. If bladder mucosa damage is severe, symptoms such as hematuria (blood in urine) and abdominal pain may also occur. Therefore, patients should promptly follow medical advice to take medications such as cefixime capsules or levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules.
2. Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis may occur when pathogenic bacteria present in the body reach the kidneys via the endocrine system, or when a urinary tract infection spreads upward to the kidneys. Inflammatory processes can then cause urinary frequency. Patients may follow medical guidance to use medications such as ampicillin-probenecid capsules or cefoxitin sodium for injection.
In addition, urinary frequency may also be caused by urinary tract stones. Individuals experiencing persistent urinary frequency should seek timely medical evaluation.
