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Polyuria (/ ˌ p ɒ l i ˈ jʊər i ə /) is excessive or an abnormally large production or passage of urine (greater than 2.5 L [1] or 3 L [6] over 24 hours in adults). Increased production and passage of urine may also be termed as diuresis.
Frequent urination, or urinary frequency (sometimes called pollakiuria), is the need to urinate more often than usual. Diuretics are medications that increase urinary frequency. Nocturia is the need of frequent urination at night. [1] The most common cause of this condition for women and children is a urinary tract infection.
Frequent nighttime urination can disrupt sleep, leading to tiredness, fatigue or sleep deprivation over time. It may also be a symptom of an underlying health condition. Reasons for nighttime ...
This occurs in response to increased fluid intake and is defined as urine outputs of greater than 40 mL/kg/24 hours. Common causes of global polyuria are primary thirst disorders, such as diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus (DI). Urination imbalance may lead to polydipsia or excessive thirst to prevent circulatory collapse.
Excessive urination that’s not due to copious water or beverage consumption can have multiple causes, including overactive bladder syndrome, diabetes, a urinary tract infection or medications ...
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition where there is a frequent feeling of needing to urinate to a degree that it negatively affects a person's life. [2] The frequent need to urinate may occur during the day, at night, or both. [4] Loss of bladder control (urge incontinence) may occur with this condition. [1]
The bladder neck muscle is also sometimes called the bladder neck sphincter. A sphincter is a ring-shaped muscle in the body that opens and closes a passage. What Causes Retrograde Discharge?
Symptoms vary depending on the cause of the prostatic congestion. [8] [18] Lower back, groin, or abdomen pain; Pain or discomfort around the penis or testicles; Swelling or enlargement of the prostate; Difficulty urinating; Frequent urination or nocturia; Dysuria – pain during urination; Prostate palpitations; Tender prostate gland