Excessive urinating can indicate a variety of things, most of which are not serious such as having a small bladder, having consumed too much caffeine or alcohol recently or just having drunk a lot of water. It can also be affected by certain medications; certain medical tests can indicate different things depending on your age and your gender.
It is worth noting that there are only six common conditions of which excessive urination is a common symptom; almost all of which present far more worrying symptoms. Excessive urinating combined with other, more serious symptoms can include a complete stop in menstruation, to turning bright yellow, to experiencing hallucinations. It should be comforting to know that no serious condition will ever be indicated by excessive peeing alone.
Therefore unless you are experiencing more serious symptoms, do not drink alcohol, have drunk very little in terms of fluid and generally refrain from foods and drinks containing caffeine, including but not limited to coffee, tea, most forms of carbonated drink and most forms of chocolate, chances are you have just had a bit too much for your bladder.
As with all medical concerns, if it really worries you it is best to see your doctor or, in an emergency, the emergency services. Don’t self diagnose, don’t ignore it and hope it will go away on its own. If you don’t want to see your doctor, for whatever reason, there are ways to see another doctor. If you are unsure about seeing a doctor you can alternatively speak to an NHS approved nurse on 0845 46 47. Lines are open 24 hours a day and are charged at standard rates from a landline. Alternatively you can visit their website at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.
It is worth noting that there are only six common conditions of which excessive urination is a common symptom; almost all of which present far more worrying symptoms. Excessive urinating combined with other, more serious symptoms can include a complete stop in menstruation, to turning bright yellow, to experiencing hallucinations. It should be comforting to know that no serious condition will ever be indicated by excessive peeing alone.
Therefore unless you are experiencing more serious symptoms, do not drink alcohol, have drunk very little in terms of fluid and generally refrain from foods and drinks containing caffeine, including but not limited to coffee, tea, most forms of carbonated drink and most forms of chocolate, chances are you have just had a bit too much for your bladder.
As with all medical concerns, if it really worries you it is best to see your doctor or, in an emergency, the emergency services. Don’t self diagnose, don’t ignore it and hope it will go away on its own. If you don’t want to see your doctor, for whatever reason, there are ways to see another doctor. If you are unsure about seeing a doctor you can alternatively speak to an NHS approved nurse on 0845 46 47. Lines are open 24 hours a day and are charged at standard rates from a landline. Alternatively you can visit their website at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.
