Urinary Frequency/Urgency
Alternate Names : Frequent Urination
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
Your health care provider will take a medical history and perform a physical examination. Medical history questions may include:
- When did the increased urinary frequency start?
- How many times each day are you urinating?
- Is there more frequent urination during the day or at night?
- Do you have an increased amount of urine?
- Has there been a change in the color of your urine? Does it appear lighter, darker, or more cloudy than usual? Have you noticed any blood?
- Do you have pain when urinating, or a burning sensation?
- Do you have difficulty starting the flow of urine?
- Are you drinking more fluids than usual?
- Have you had a recent bladder infection?
- Are you pregnant?
- What medications are you taking?
- Have you had any previous urinary problems?
- Have you recently changed your diet?
- Do you drink beverages containing alcohol or caffeine?
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
Treatment is determined by the cause of the urgency and frequency. Antibiotics and medicine may be prescribed to lessen the discomfor, if needed.
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