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Frequent Urination Symptoms

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Terms related to Frequent Urination:

Urinary Frequency
Urinating Frequently

Excessive urination can be divides into subcategories. The first would be related to an increase in total volume of urine produces (also known as polyuria). Second, there can be dysfunction in voiding whereby there are problems with the storage and emptying of urine. Finally, there may be urinary incontinence in which there is involuntary loss of urine.

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Causes of Frequent Urination

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate) is very common in men over 50 years of age. This noncancerous enlargement...learn more »
Bladder Cancer Treatment for bladder cancer depends on the stage of the disease, the grade of the tumor, and the type of bladder cancer. Options...learn more »
Bladder Infection E. coli is the most common cause of bladder infections. Bladder infection symptoms and signs include frequent urination, burning...learn more »
Congestive Heart Failure Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart's function as a pump is inadequate to meet the body's needs. A...learn more »
Cystocele A cystocele is also known as a fallen or prolapsed bladder. Heavy lifting and straining may cause a cystocele, which causes urine...learn more »
Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The two types of diabetes...learn more »
Diabetes Insipidus Diabetes insipidus is a condition in which the patient has frequent urination. Symptoms of diabetes insipidus include irritable,...learn more »
Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, formerly known as fibrositis, causes chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints...learn more »
Interstitial Cystitis Interstitial cystitis (IC) is an inflammatory disease of the bladder that can cause ulceration and bleeding of the bladder's...learn more »
Multiple Myeloma Multiple myeloma is a form of cancer that develops in plasma cells, the white blood cells that make antibodies. Symptoms include...learn more »
Overactive Bladder Overactive bladder is a sudden involuntary contraction of the muscle wall of the bladder causing urinary urgency (an immediate...learn more »
Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is an uncontrolled (malignant) growth of cells in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is the second leading...learn more »
Urinary Incontinence There are many types of urinary incontinence (UI), which is the accidental leakage of urine. These types include stress...learn more »
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI In Adults) Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, and/or urethra. Not everyone with a UTI has...learn more »

Other Causes of Frequent Urination

Increased Urinary Volume:

Diabetes Insipidus - Central
Diabetes Insipidus - Nephrogenic
Diabetes Mellitus (type 1 or type 2)
Excessive intake of a high solute load (such as mannitol therapy in the hospital, or use of radiocontrast materials for radiology procedures)
Salt wasting kidney diseases (such as Bartter's Syndrome)
Excessive fluid intake
Use of diuretics

Voiding Dysfunction:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (men)
Diabetic Neuropathy
Interstitial Cystitis
Other neuropathies such as Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson's Disease
Post kidney stones
Prostate Cancer
Urethral Strictures
Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary Incontinence: IN WOMEN

Anatomical abnormalities
Overactive Bladder (also called Urge Incontinence, which can be result from infection, Cystitis, Bladder Tumors, or Neurogenic Bladder)
Psychological factors
Stress Incontinence (which may be related to pregnancy, estrogen deficiency or pelvic surgery)

Urinary Incontinence: IN MEN

Damage form prostate surgery
Infections
Neurogenic Bladders
Prostate Hypertrophy

Urinary Incontinence: IN ELDERLY

Atrophic Urethritis
Central (brain) dysfunction
Congestive Heart Failure
Delirium
Diabetes
Drugs
Infections
Psychological

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