Which department should I visit for urgent and frequent urination?
Disease description:
I've been having a stinging sensation when going to the bathroom these past couple of days, along with frequent and urgent urination, yet I can't pass much urine. Which department should I visit for frequent and urgent urination?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
Symptoms of urgency and frequent urination are usually associated with urinary system diseases, so it is recommended to visit a urologist. In the urology department, doctors will evaluate possible causes—such as urethritis or cystitis—based on the patient's specific symptoms, including whether urgency and frequency are accompanied by pain during urination or increased urethral discharge. Additionally, if urgency and frequency are accompanied by hematuria (blood in urine), reduced urine output, or hypertension, the condition may be related to kidney disease, in which case a consultation with a nephrologist may be appropriate. For female patients, if urgency and frequency occur alongside other symptoms such as pelvic pressure from gynecological tumors, a gynecological evaluation should also be considered. When seeking medical care, patients should provide a detailed medical history and accurate symptom description to enable the doctor to make an accurate diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment.
