If you find this habit disturbing, you should consult a doctor.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The urge to frequently go to the toilet is sometimes quite disturbing. Especially when you’re on the go.
The need to urinate can be linked to many factors, some of which can be controlled, while others have to do with certain health conditions that you cannot help. If you are someone who struggles with it, then perhaps you are experiencing the health issues listed below. It is best to be aware of other symptoms and check with your doctor.
1. Urinary tract infection
Reported on the page Times of India, Sunday (10/10), an infected urinary system consisting of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra is called a urinary tract infection. It occurs when microbes such as bacteria take over the defenses of the urinary tract, causing symptoms including frequent urge to urinate, pain, burning sensation when urinating, stomach pain, and more. Urinary tract infections can affect both men and women and can cause almost the same symptoms.
2. Diabetes
Frequent urination can also be caused by type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes means high blood sugar levels in the body, which causes more fluid to pass from the kidneys in the form of urine. This can further lead to excessive thirst and hunger, weight loss, fatigue, vision problems, and mood swings.
3. Thyroid
Hyperthyroidism refers to a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive and produces more hormones than normal. This can affect kidney function, leading to frequent urination. Other symptoms include weight loss, irregular heart rhythm, insomnia, hair loss, and frequent bowel movements.
4. Prostate problems
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men. The prostate, which is a small gland in the male reproductive system, produces a fluid that enriches semen. An enlarged prostate can cause many complications, from frequent urination, pain or burning when urinating, to difficulty stopping or starting urination.
5. Stroke
Strokes can often damage the nerves that regulate bladder function. Given that the nerves are unable to send proper signals to the bladder, it can lead to frequent urination, i.e. the inability to hold urine. urinary incontinence, a sudden urge to urinate or the inability to urinate.
6. Bladder or kidney stones
Bladder or kidney stones are hard and dense groups of minerals that form in organs. It can irritate the bladder and when enlarged, can cause severe pain.
However, stones that form in the kidneys are not similar to bladder stones. They develop differently. Kidney stones are small and can travel up the ureters and into the bladder. If left untreated, they can grow into bladder stones causing frequent urination and other painful sensations accompanied by abdominal pain and discomfort.
7. Anxiety
When a person feels nervous and is overcome with feelings of fear and dread, he or she faces anxiety. According to the researchers, this can sometimes lead to an overactive bladder. Anxiety causes muscle tension which is believed to affect the bladder muscles and cause the urge to urinate.
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