Frequent urination can be caused by a variety of reasons. Some of the most common causes include:
- Overactive bladder, which leads to the need to urinate more than eight times during the day, waking up at night, and sometimes losing bladder control before reaching the toilet.
- Enlarged prostate in men, which can cause a slow urinary stream and incomplete bladder emptying.
- Diabetes, where high blood sugar causes increased thirst and urine production.
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs), which often cause a frequent urge to urinate accompanied by burning, pain, or cloudy urine.
- High fluid intake or consumption of bladder irritants such as caffeine, alcohol, citrus fruits, and spicy foods.
- Pregnancy, where the growing uterus puts pressure on the bladder.
- Neurological conditions or stroke affecting bladder control.
- Side effects of medications such as diuretics.
- Bladder conditions like interstitial cystitis or bladder stones.
If frequent urination is sudden, persistent, accompanied by pain, blood in urine, or other symptoms, consulting a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan is important.
