Frequent urination

The need to pass urine many times during the day, the night or both.

Description

The need to pass urine many times during the day, the night or both.

When to seek immediate medical care

See a healthcare professional right away for frequent urination with:

• Blood in the urine, or red or dark brown urine.
• Pain while urinating.
• Pain in the side, lower stomach or groin.
• Trouble passing urine or emptying the bladder.
• A strong urge to pass urine.
• Loss of bladder control.
• Fever.

When to make a doctor's appointment

Make an appointment to see a healthcare professional if:

• There's no clear reason for frequent urination, such as drinking more water, alcohol or caffeine.
• Frequent urination disrupts sleep or daily life.
• Frequent urination happens along with other urinary symptoms.