Dr. Bibhusit Mahat, Kathmandu.
Urine not only helps the body eliminate waste products but also reflects your overall health condition. According to doctors, urinating six to seven times a day is considered normal. However, when you start urinating more frequently than usual, it may signal an underlying health issue.

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Common Causes of Frequent Urination
Frequent urination can occur after consuming a large amount of fluids, especially beverages containing caffeine. During pregnancy, pressure from the expanding uterus can also make a person feel the urge to urinate often. But if it happens without any clear reason, it could be due to overactive bladder (OAB)—a condition where the nerves controlling the bladder become overly sensitive, leading to a frequent and urgent need to urinate. In such cases, consulting a doctor is essential.

Possible Serious Conditions
If you experience frequent urination daily, accompanied by pain or discomfort while urinating, it could be a symptom of a more serious condition such as:

  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Caused by bacterial infection in the urinary tract, this is particularly common among women. It leads to a frequent urge to urinate.

  • Prostate Enlargement: Common among men as they age, an enlarged prostate gland can put pressure on the urinary tract, obstructing urine flow and causing frequent urination.

  • Kidney Stones: Insufficient water intake can make urine concentrated, leading to the formation of kidney stones. These stones can block urine flow, resulting in frequent urges to urinate and even pain.

  • Diabetes: One of the early signs of diabetes is frequent urination with a large urine volume. High blood sugar levels put pressure on the kidneys, which try to expel excess sugar through urine, also causing dehydration and increased thirst.

  • Psychological Factors: Anxiety and stress can reduce the release of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which helps the body retain water. This leads to more frequent urination.

How Many Times Is Normal?
Normally, urinating seven to eight times a day is considered healthy. Waking up once or twice during the night to urinate is also normal. However, if you wake up several times and your sleep is disrupted, it should be taken seriously and evaluated by a doctor.

Diagnosis and Treatment
Doctors first recommend a urine test to identify possible infections or abnormalities. If necessary, ultrasound or other imaging tests are performed.

  • For small kidney stones, lifestyle changes and increased fluid intake may help, but larger stones might require minimally invasive surgery.

  • For UTIs, maintaining good hygiene and drinking sufficient water provides relief.

  • Diabetic patients should manage their condition with proper medication and diet control.

  • If the problem is psychological, stress management and prescribed medication can help reduce symptoms.

Dr. Bibhusit Mahat is a urologist available at various hospitals across Kathmandu.

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