Frequent urination at night in men and women: why does it occur?

Frequent urination affects both men and women, although the causes can vary greatly. Urologists often receive complaints about nighttime urination from older people, but that certainly does not mean that young people are protected from it.

What are the reasons for frequent nighttime urination?

One of the main reasons for frequent nighttime urination is the high intake of fluids. In this case, there are no serious health problems, and it is enough to normalize fluid intake in the evening, exercise regularly, and try to consume a balanced diet. However, other causes of frequent urination arise as symptoms of more serious conditions - urinary tract infections, urethritis, prostatitis, or cystitis. Here are a few main diseases and their symptoms related to frequent urination: Cystitis. It usually occurs when it is cold outside and manifests as pain in the bladder and lower abdomen. Anxiety. If you often feel anxious, experience a lot of stress, frequent urination is a consequence of that. Chronic stress can develop into neurological diseases or other disorders of the nervous system. Kidney stones. This condition is indicated by pain in the sides and groin that occurs along with frequent urination. Diabetes mellitus. When the body senses a high level of glucose, it tries to get rid of the excess, which is eliminated along with urine. Besides these main diseases, frequent nighttime urination and during the day can occur due to ongoing physiological changes in the body. Therefore, it is important to consult a urologist, endocrinologist, venereologist in time, who could identify the exact causes and effectively solve the problem.

Differences in Urination Disorders in Men and Women

All the aforementioned diseases are characteristic of both men and women. However, both sexes have symptoms, diseases, and other causes of frequent urination specific to them. For example, women often experience urination disorders due to pregnancy. As the fetus grows, from about the sixth week, it increasingly presses on the bladder, leading to a frequent urge to urinate. Frequent urination can also occur due to sexually transmitted infections. On the other hand, according to the dermatovenereologist, sexologist M. Burago, "If a man experiences pain in the glans when urinating - it is most likely a symptom of urethritis (inflammation of the urethra)." Frequent and painful urination in men can also indicate various prostate disorders.

 When to Worry?

Frequent urination does not necessarily indicate the onset of a disease, so be sure to pay attention to the circumstances and what causes it. If there are no changes in your lifestyle and you still constantly feel the need to urinate, both at night and during the day, it is worth worrying. If you urinate more than seven times a day and several times at night, be sure to consult a dermatovenereologist, sexologist, or urologist who will identify the true causes and prescribe the most effective treatment. You can seek consultation at the Homo Sanus clinic. Failing to see a doctor in time, frequent urination can lead to serious health consequences that will disrupt your normal life.