What causes the constant urge to urinate? Why does only a small amount of urine come out each time, and what should be done about it?
May 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Frequent urge to urinate may be caused by excessive water intake, psychological factors, urethritis, cystitis, prostatitis, or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. In daily life, it is advisable to maintain regular living habits and a healthy diet, ensure adequate sleep with early bedtime and wake-up times, quit smoking or avoid secondhand smoke, and engage in moderate exercises such as running and swimming to boost immunity.
Urination refers to the act of passing urine. In general, a persistent urge to urinate may be caused by excessive water intake, psychological factors, urethritis, cystitis, prostatitis, or other conditions. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Excessive water intake
Drinking too much water can dilute urine and increase urine volume, leading to a frequent urge to urinate. It is advisable to moderately reduce fluid intake and avoid drinking large amounts of water at once.
2. Psychological factors
Anxiety, tension, and other psychological states can heighten the brain's perception of bladder fullness, creating a sensation of needing to urinate. This may also be accompanied by insomnia. It is recommended to learn emotional regulation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or listening to music to relieve stress and maintain a positive mood.
3. Urethritis
This may be caused by bacterial or viral infections that irritate the urethra, increasing urinary frequency. Symptoms may also include urgency and pain during urination. Under medical guidance, medications such as azithromycin granules, cefixime granules, or roxithromycin tablets may be used for treatment.
4. Cystitis
Usually caused by bacterial infection, inflammation irritates the bladder, resulting in frequent urges to urinate. It is often accompanied by symptoms such as painful urination and urgency. Under medical supervision, medications such as Fushen Ning Capsules, Compound Shiwei Capsules, or Sanjin Tablets may be used for treatment.
5. Prostatitis
This may result from bacterial infection or benign prostatic hyperplasia. The condition can compress and irritate the urinary tract, causing frequent urination along with discomfort such as abdominal pain and urgency. It is recommended to follow a doctor’s instructions when using medications such as tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules, Qianlieshutong Capsules, or minocycline hydrochloride capsules.
In daily life, it is recommended to maintain regular living habits and a healthy diet, go to bed early and rise early, quit smoking or avoid secondhand smoke, and engage in moderate physical activities such as running or swimming to boost immunity. Diet-wise, it is beneficial to consume foods such as lentils, peaches, celery, lean meat, and fish. Avoid greasy, spicy, stimulating, and cold-natured foods as much as possible.
