What causes frequent urination?
Sep 24, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Introduction
In general, frequent urination may be caused by excessive fluid intake, pregnancy, stress, urinary tract infections, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and other factors. It is advisable to maintain appropriate fluid intake, reduce consumption of alcoholic beverages, avoid excessive anxiety, stay warm—especially during cold seasons—and adjust lifestyle habits to help control the progression of symptoms. If discomfort occurs, prompt medical consultation is recommended.
Under normal circumstances, frequent urination may be caused by excessive fluid intake, pregnancy, mental stress, urinary tract infections, benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement), and other factors. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Excessive fluid intake
Drinking too much water or consuming beverages with diuretic properties increases the filtration burden on the kidneys, promoting increased urine production and leading to frequent urination. Adjusting drinking habits and reducing intake of alcoholic beverages is recommended.
2. Pregnancy
During pregnancy, as the fetus grows, the enlarged uterus exerts pressure on the bladder, reducing its effective capacity and causing frequent urination. Maintaining moderate physical activity to promote blood circulation can help reduce the sensation of bladder compression.
3. Mental stress
Psychological factors such as tension and anxiety can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and affect the function of the bladder detrusor muscle, resulting in frequent urination. It is important to relax, practice deep breathing or meditation, maintain a regular sleep schedule, and avoid staying up late.
4. Urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infections are often caused by bacterial invasion of the urinary tract, leading to inflammation in areas such as the bladder and urethra. This inflammation irritates the bladder wall, triggering the urge to urinate and causing symptoms like frequent urination. Additional symptoms may include fever and back pain. Under medical guidance, patients may take medications such as cefuroxime axetil tablets, levofloxacin tablets, or amoxicillin capsules for treatment.
5. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement)
With aging, men may develop benign prostatic hyperplasia, which compresses the urethra, causes difficulty in urination, increases post-void residual urine volume, and stimulates the bladder to produce frequent urges to urinate. These changes lead to the aforementioned symptoms and may also be accompanied by nocturia (increased nighttime urination) and difficulty urinating. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions and use medications such as finasteride tablets, tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules, or Qianlieshutong capsules to relieve symptoms.
In daily life, it is important to maintain appropriate fluid intake, avoid excessive anxiety, stay warm—especially during cold seasons—and adjust lifestyle habits to control disease progression.
