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A constant urge to urinate could be a sign of diabetes.
However, other causes are also possible, such as an overactive bladder.
The frequency of going to the toilet and urinating varies greatly from person to person.
A general recommendation for the number of trips to the toilet is not reliable due to the different influencing factors.
However, an indication of whether you need to go quiet too rarely or too often can be the amount of fluid you consume.
Someone who drinks regularly should feel the need to go to the bathroom about six to seven times in a day (about every 3.5 hours).
However, there are people who exceed this recommended number of trips to the toilet and suffer from a constant urge to urinate - and not just at night.
Various factors, such as increased blood pressure, can be responsible for this.
In such cases, it is advisable to consult a family doctor or cardiologist.
However, an illness does not necessarily have to be the reason for the frequent urge to urinate.
However, it is advisable to have this checked medically if it occurs regularly.
Frequently going to the toilet: Six reasons that could explain your constant urge to urinate.
Are you constantly looking for the nearest toilet?
It's better to investigate the causes.
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If you're wondering why you have to go to the toilet more often than usual, the following five reasons might explain it.
Because the constant urge to urinate can become a burden.
For some of the possible causes, it would be advisable to consult a doctor.
1. Cause of constant urge to urinate: Overactive bladder
An “overactive” bladder leads to increased excretion of urine, which can be voluntary or involuntary. This disorder of bladder function is functional in nature and does not show any organ pathology.
As a rule, overactivity and dysregulation of the bladder muscle is the trigger.
Normally, this muscle should relax during the filling phase to allow the bladder to expand.
However, in those affected by an overactive bladder, it tends to contract too early.
This causes the bladder muscle to contract even with small amounts of urine, causing an urge to urinate.
Some sufferers have difficulty controlling this.
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2. Cause of constant urge to urinate: urinary tract infection
A urinary tract infection can also lead to a constant urge to urinate.
In this case, bacteria that usually reside in the intestine migrate to the bladder, kidneys, urethra, or ureter.
In response, the bladder becomes inflamed and usually remains irritated.
This then results in the persistent urge to go to the toilet.
Intense burning and painful discomfort are signs of a urinary tract infection.
A medical examination is essential in this case.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, the doctor usually prescribes antibiotics.
If the urinary tract infection remains untreated, the risk of kidney inflammation increases.
In the worst case, this can be life-threatening.
3rd cause of constant urge to urinate: diabetes
People with diabetes may need to go to the toilet more often than others.
This is because too much sugar builds up in the blood.
The kidneys are then forced to work harder to filter and absorb this excess.
However, when the kidneys are overwhelmed, the sugar is carried along with fluids from the body's tissues into the urine.
This can ultimately lead to a constant urge to urinate.
It is important that a diabetes diagnosis is always initiated by your family doctor.
4. Cause of constant urge to urinate: foods that irritate the bladder
Coffee is the drink of choice for many people.
Not only does it serve as an invigorating elixir in the morning, but it also supports weight loss.
However, it can have negative consequences on the bladder for some people: Coffee can occasionally cause bladder irritation.
Not only the caffeinated hot drink, but also tea, alcohol, carbonated drinks, citrus fruits, spicy foods, chocolate and tomato-based foods can put strain on the bladder.
So if you have to go to the toilet more often, you could first rethink your diet and, for example, choose drinks that don't trigger the urge to urinate.
5. Cause of constant urge to urinate: Too much fluid
In addition to an illness or poor diet, a simple reason can also be the trigger for constant trips to the toilet: perhaps you simply drink too much.
Of course, the amount of water consumed also determines the frequency of urination.
Unnecessary substances are eliminated from the body.
However, that does not mean that you should forego adequate fluid intake.
For healthy function and activity, the body - which itself consists of 70 percent water - needs enough of it.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, individual questions about medical conditions can only be answered by our editors.
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