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The normal number of times varies according to the age of the person. Among young children, urinating 8 to 14 times each day is typical. This decreases to 6–12 times per day for older children, and to 4–6 times per day among teenagers. [4]
What’s healthy versus excessive urination. Some people may pee up to 10 times per day, especially if they’re drinking a lot of water or other beverages that cause more frequent urination ...
The total solids in urine are on average 59 g (2.1 oz) per day per person. [8] Urea is the largest constituent of the solids, constituting more than 50% of the total. The daily volume and composition of urine varies per person based on the amount of physical exertion, environmental conditions, as well as water, salt, and protein intakes. [6]
A post-void residual urine greater than 50 ml is a significant amount of urine and increases the potential for recurring urinary tract infections. [ citation needed ] In adults older than 60 years, 50-100 ml of residual urine may remain after each voiding because of the decreased contractility of the detrusor muscle . [ 7 ]
If you feel the urge to pee more than 10 times a day but when you go to use the bathroom you aren’t producing any urine, Dr. Moledina says this could be a sign of a urinary tract infection.
The amount of urine passed during each urination is relatively small. [1] Pain while urinating suggests that there is a problem other than overactive bladder. [1] Specific treatment is not always required. [1] If treatment is desired pelvic floor exercises, bladder training, and other behavioral methods are initially recommended. [3]
Frequent urination can be due to excessive urine production, small bladder capacity, irritability or incomplete emptying. Males with an enlarged prostate urinate more frequently. One definition of an overactive bladder is when a person urinates more than eight times per day. [28] An overactive bladder can often cause urinary incontinence.
Nocturnal polyuria is defined as an increase in urine production during the night but with a proportional decrease in daytime urine production that results in a normal 24-hour urine volume. With the 24-hour urine production within normal limits, nocturnal polyuria can be translated to having a nocturnal polyuria index (NPi) greater than 35% of ...