Together, frequent and urgent urination are classic signs of a urinary tract infection.
Diabetes, pregnancy, and prostate problems are other common causes of these symptoms.
Other causes include:
Anxiety Enlarged prostate Interstitial cystitis Medicines such as diuretics Overactive bladder syndrome Prostatitis (infection of the prostate gland) Stroke and other brain or nervous system diseases Tumor or mass in the pelvis Urinary incontinence Vaginitis
Less common causes:
Bladder cancer Bladder dysfunction Radiation therapy to the pelvis, used to treat certain cancers Drinking too much before bedtime, especially caffeine or alcohol, can cause frequent urination at nighttime. Frequent urination may also simply just be a habit.
Home Care Follow the therapy recommended by your doctor to treat the underlying cause of your urinary frequency or urgency. It may help to keep a diary of times and amounts of urine voided to bring with you to the doctor.
In some cases, you may experience some urinary incontinence for a period of time. You may need to take steps to protect your clothing and bedding.
What causes Urinary urgency?
Together, frequent and urgent urination are classic signs of a urinary tract infection.
Diabetes, pregnancy, and prostate problems are other common causes of these symptoms.
Other causes include:
Anxiety Enlarged prostate Interstitial cystitis Medicines such as diuretics Overactive bladder syndrome Prostatitis (infection of the prostate gland) Stroke and other brain or nervous system diseases Tumor or mass in the pelvis Urinary incontinence Vaginitis
Less common causes:
Bladder cancer Bladder dysfunction Radiation therapy to the pelvis, used to treat certain cancers Drinking too much before bedtime, especially caffeine or alcohol, can cause frequent {{EMAIL}}. Frequent urination may also simply just be a habit.
Home Care Follow the therapy recommended by your doctor to treat the underlying cause of your urinary frequency or urgency. It may help to keep a diary of times and amounts of urine voided to bring with you to the doctor.
In some cases, you may experience some urinary incontinence for a period of time. You may need to take steps to protect your clothing and bedding.