How many times is it normal to urinate per day?
Disease description:
I don’t know why, but over the past two days, I’ve been going to the bathroom several times a day—so much so that I’m now afraid to drink too much water. I’d like to ask: How many times per day is it normal to urinate?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tan Bo
Hello, increased urinary frequency can have many causes. It may result from excessive fluid intake in daily life. If excessive fluid intake is ruled out, it could indicate an underlying kidney problem, which impairs the body’s ability to properly regulate and utilize fluids—leading to increased urine production. Treatment for polyuria should be tailored to its underlying cause. We recommend first visiting a hospital for appropriate diagnostic tests to identify the specific issue; subsequent targeted treatment can then help gradually restore normal urinary function. Typically, a healthy adult urinates about five times per day.
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