Sure, maybe you just drink a lot of water. But if you’re urinating more than eight times a day, it could be a sign of an underlying medical problem. There are a lot of reasons for frequent urination, including stress, but it may also be a reason to schedule an appointment with your urology specialist.

4 Possible Causes of Excessive Urination

1. Overactive Bladder

Having an overactive bladder is a common cause of female urinary incontinence, especially in older women. As your nerves age, they can send confusing messages about when you need to pee. It can also be caused by some other medical conditions. Lower back problems, for instance, can cause pressure on your bladder nerves. 

2. Infection

Urinary tract infections, caused by bacteria, can be a common reason for overactive urination. Kidney stones will cause it as well. When your bladder has an infection, the bladder walls are irritated. This will cause you to pee more often, though you’re not generating more urine. UTIs can be caught by men as well as women, but they are easily treated with antibiotics prescribed by a urology specialist. 

3. Dehydration

This may seem counterintuitive, but if you’re dehydrated, this makes your bladder want to empty more. The reason is that with less water in your system, your urine becomes more concentrated. You’ll notice that it will become brighter yellow with a stronger odor. This can irritate your bladder and cause you to have to go more. But if you drink more water, you may be able to hold it in longer because the urine will be less irritating. 

4. Weak Pelvic Muscles

Like any part of your body, your pelvic floor muscles need to be worked out if you want them to get stronger. Urology specialists often recommend Kegel exercises, for example, to strengthen the pelvic floor. They are used for everything from postpartum recovery and sex therapy to female incontinence. And the best part is they work quickly. Doing Kegels a few times a day can result in less frequent trips to the bathroom in as little as one week.

Medical Center Urology in High Point, NC, provides one-on-one patient care in a caring, professional environment. From vasectomies and erectile dysfunction to infertility issues and prostate cancer screenings, their dedicated team of expert professionals will treat you as an individual and tailor your medical care accordingly. For more information or to schedule an appointment with a urology specialist, call (336) 882-0220 or visit them online.