Frequent urination

Request an online visit for Frequent urination. A licensed provider reviews your case and prescribes treatment when appropriate.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026

About Frequent urination

Urinary frequency — passing urine more often than usual — has many possible causes: high fluid or caffeine intake, urinary tract infection, overactive bladder, diabetes, diabetes insipidus, benign prostatic hyperplasia, pregnancy, diuretic use, pelvic floor dysfunction, and bladder pain syndromes. Evaluation starts with a focused history (volume vs. frequency, urgency, nighttime episodes, dysuria), urinalysis, and selected labs. Treatment targets the underlying driver, ranging from behavioral modifications and bladder training to antimuscarinic or beta-3 agonist medications for overactive bladder.

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