Frequent urination

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.