What causes the following symptom: "Frequent urination"?

Generally, the symptom "Frequent urination" can be related to: Overactive bladder, Diabetes mellitus (DM), Psychogenic polydipsia, Pollakiuria, Diabetic neuropathy, Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Cystitis, Diabetes insipidus, Neurogenic bladder

Which serious diseases can cause the following symptom: "Frequent urination?"

Sometimes, the symptom "Frequent urination" may be related to these serious diseases: Right heart failure

Which other symptoms can occur along with the following symptom: "Frequent urination"?

The symptom "Frequent urination" can occur along with the following: (1) Pass urine excessively at night. (2) Go to the toilet many times. (3) Passing urine many times

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After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.

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About the symptom

Urinary frequency describes having to go to pass urine more than usual. Typically, a person passes urines between six to seven times in a day although this can go up to 10 times a day. There are many causes for this including bladder problems, drinking too much water or nerve disorders.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

Numbness / sensory disorder
Numbness of lower limbs
Sensation of incomplete voiding
Difficulty breathing / breathlessness
Disorder of consciousness
Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month
Edema
Jaundice
Melena (black stools)
Vomiting of blood

Possible causes

Overactive bladder
This group of urinary symptoms causes patients to need to urinate frequently or experience sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, due to excessive bladder contractions.
Diabetes mellitus (DM)
A disease where blood sugar levels are abnormally high due to issues with insulin production or resistance. Often, there are no symptoms until the condition worsens, so regular screening is important.
Psychogenic polydipsia
Excessive water drinking, even when the body has enough water. Causes include stress, anxiety, and psychological conditions like schizophrenia.
Pollakiuria
Diabetic neuropathy
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Cystitis
Diabetes insipidus
Neurogenic bladder

Related serious diseases

Right heart failure
Right heart failure occurs when the right side of the heart doesn't pump blood to the lungs effectively. It's also called pulmonary heart disease or cor pulmonale. Common risk factors include left heart failure, ongoing high blood pressure, conditions affecting the heart's arteries, diabetes, certain lung conditions, and cocaine and alcohol abuse.

Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom

Have you been passing urine more often?
Have you felt urge to pass urine again, within 2 hours after trip to the bathroom?
Do you feel pain when passing urine?
Do you have back pain?
Do you have a fever?