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Frequent Urination: Going For A Pee More Than 10 Times A Day Could Signal TWO 'silent Killers'
Consultant urological surgeon Mr Petr Holy has explained why some people pee more than 10 times a day - and revealed when to see a doctor because it could signal something serious
Most people wee between six to seven times per day (Image: Getty Images/EyeEm)
Most of us don't keep track of how often we visit the toilet, but experts have warned that urinating more than 10 times a day could signal an underlying health condition.
Most people wee between six to seven times per day, and while there is often a simple explanation for an individual to have a higher urine frequency, this might be worth a trip to the GP.
Consultant urological surgeon Mr Petr Holy has urged people to monitor how many times they visit the bathroom, adding: "Any more than ten could be a sign that something isn't quite right as a range of conditions can cause us to pee more often than usual."
Speaking on behalf of Men's Health Clinic, he told The Sun: "The body produces urine as a way of expelling toxins and waste and it is one of the most important functions."
From diabetes to sexually transmitted diseases, here's everything you need to know about frequent urination.
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Getty Images/EyeEm) DiabetesFrequent urination is a common sign of diabetes. When there is too much sugar in your blood, your kidneys have to work harder to get rid of it - forcing them to make more urine. The expert highlighted that people who consume a lot of sugar and urinate a lot could have type 2 diabetes.
"The presence of the glucose may also create a sweet smell in the urine," Mr Holy said.
If you are making too many toilet trips, it is recommended that you visit your GP to get this checked out. If diabetes is left untreated, it can lead to a number of health problems including kidney damage, heart disease, stroke, peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain), and death.
Many people have type 2 diabetes without realising it, but you can reduce your risk through healthy eating, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy body weight.
Bladder cancerA need to urinate on a more frequent basis is a less common symptom of bladder cancer.
"The bladder is a vital part of the urination process and a tumour in it can affect how we pee," Mr Holy said.
Other symptoms of bladder cancer include blood in the urine, pain during urination and feeling the need to wee, but not being able to pass urine.
A need to urinate on a more frequent basis is a less common symptom of bladder cancer (Image:
Getty Images/EyeEm)According to Cancer Research UK, you should visit your GP as soon as you notice "any changes" to your peeing habits. The charity writes: "If there is something more seriously wrong like cancer, the earlier it's picked up the more likely it can be treated successfully."
Around 25 percent of all bladder cancer cases are diagnosed at a later stage, which is concerning as the disease has a high mortality rate of around 50 percent.
StrokeA stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, writes the NHS.
Mr Holy explained that this can create a problem with our central nervous system, adding: "Nerves linked to the bladder can be affected and as a result we might need to pee more often, or lose the ability to hold it in our bladders."
If you think that you or someone else is having a stroke, you should phone 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance. Patients are often prescribed medicines to treat blood clots and will sometimes need brain surgery.
Urinary tract infectionsUrinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when bacteria enters the urethra (the tube which you pee from) and creates inflammation. Mr Holy said: "This can lead to more frequent urination as well as a burning sensation or even the appearance of blood in the urine."
Frequent urination could signal a UTI (Image:
Getty Images)The infection is normally treated with a short course of antibiotics or by taking painkillers. People are also advised to drink plenty of fluids to flush out the bacteria. If left untreated, a UTI can sometimes lead to kidney infection and even sepsis.
PregnancyGoing for a wee regularly is a common early pregnancy symptom, which can also reappear during the later stages. As your uterus and baby grow, it places more pressure on the bladder and causes more frequent urination.
"This is caused by an increase of the hormones progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin," the doctor said.
You should contact your GP surgery and local midwife service as soon as you find out you're pregnant, so you can begin antenatal (pregnancy) care to ensure you have a healthy pregnancy.
If you don't wish to continue with the pregnancy, you can also talk to your GP or local sexual health clinic. Most abortions in England, Wales and Scotland are carried out before 24 weeks of pregnancy.
They can be carried out after 24 weeks in very limited circumstances – for example, if the mother's life is at risk or the child would be born with a severe disability.
Sexually transmitted infectionsChlamydia and gonorrhoea are sexually transmitted infections that most consistently cause frequent urination. Mr Holy explains: "STIs might also create a burning sensation when we pee, make the urine more cloudy in appearance, or create a strong smell."
Most people will be prescribed antibiotics or antiviral drugs to treat an STI - this depends on the infection that they have. If STIs are not treated, they can cause serious health problems, including infertility, neurologic conditions, birth defects, mother-to-child transmission, blindness and even death.
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© Getty Images/iStockphoto A UTI can leave you needing to pee more often or more urgently than usual The Government announced this week that patients will soon be able to get prescriptions for a number of common health conditions straight from their pharmacist.
It's hoped that the new plans, which could be rolled out as early as this winter, will help to ease the pressure on GP surgeries by freeing up appointments. The proposals mean that pharmacies will be able to hand out medication for the likes of earache, sore throat, impetigo and shingles to patients directly, without the patient having to see their doctor about it first.
Another condition that falls under the plans is urinary tract infections, or UTIs - these are much more common in women with around half of women in the UK estimated to have had a UTI at some point, meaning that being able to seek treatment from a pharmacist could make a huge difference. Here are the symptoms to look out for and what you should do if you think you have a UTI, including when you should get in touch with your GP.
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What are the symptoms of a UTI?According to the NHS, symptoms of a UTI may include:
Children who have a UTI may also appear generally unwell, such as being irritable or not feeding or eating properly, or they might wet the bed or wet themselves, or be sick. And in older, frail people, symptoms of a UTI can also include changes in behaviour such as agitation or confusion, wetting themselves, or new signs of shivering or shaking.
When should I see a GP about my UTI?The NHS advises contacting a GP about a UTI if:
Your GP will offer you advice on how to treat the infection and may prescribe antibiotics - or in the future, this could be a pharmacist under the Government's new plans. But you can currently speak to a pharmacist about treatments for a UTI - while they usually can't prescribe antibiotics, they can suggest over-the-counter remedies and offer advice on whether you should see your GP.
There are some more serious symptoms for which you should seek an urgent GP appointment or call NHS 111 - these could be symptoms of a kidney infection, which can be serious if it's not treated. Call 111 if you, your child or someone you care for may have a UTI and:
There are a few things you can do at home to help ease the symptoms of a UTI. The NHS suggests:
If you're particularly prone to bladder infections (cystitis) and they keep coming back, it may help to take cranberry products, which are available from supermarkets or pharmacies as juice, tablets or capsules. A sugar called D-mannose is also known to help prevent infection in the urinary tract - you can get this as a powder or tablets.
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Updated: 9:48 AM EDT May 29, 2023
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DOCTOR. ANYONE CAN GET A BLOOD CLOT, BUT DID YOU KNOW WOMEN ARE AT A HIGHER RISK FOR BLOOD CLOT DURING PREGNANCY? CHILDBIRTH AND UP TO THREE MONTHS AFTER DELIVERING A BABY? IN FACT, PREGNANT WOMEN ARE FIVE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE A BLOOD CLOT COMPARED WITH WOMEN WHO ARE NOT PREGNANT, ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY. HORMONES CAN ALSO INCREASE YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING A BLOOD CLOT, LIKE BEING ON BIRTH CONTROL. DR. VINCENT NERI IS A VASCULAR SURGEON IN MERCY MEDICAL CENTER AND SAYS THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO WATCH OUT FOR. AND DR. NERI JOINS US NOW WITH MORE INFORMATION. GOOD MORNING. THANKS FOR HAVING ME. SO TELL ME MORE ABOUT THIS. WHAT IS WHAT ARE SOME THINGS THAT YOU NEED TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR SOME WARNING SIGNS. SO THE MOST COMMON WARNING SIGNS FOR A BLOOD CLOT INCLUDE SUDDEN ONSET OF PAIN, SWELLING AND REDNESS IN THE AFFECTED EXTREMITY. AND SO COULD THESE BE INDICATIVE OF SOMETHING ELSE OR WOULD SOMEBODY KIND OF REALIZE THAT SOMETHING'S WRONG AND NEED TO GO SEEK OUT HELP? SOMETIMES IT CAN BE MISTAKEN FOR LIKE A MUSCLE PAIN OR A CRAMP, BUT USUALLY WITH A BLOOD CLOT, IT DOESN'T GET BETTER AND IT JUST GETS WORSE. SO THIS IS SOMETHING THAT'S PROLONGED. YOU'RE FEELING THIS PAIN NOW IT'S TIME TO GO GET CHECKED. EXACTLY. YEAH. AND SO WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CAUSES FOR THESE BLOOD CLOTS? SO THERE'S A LOT OF DIFFERENT RISK FACTORS INCLUDE BEING OVERWEIGHT, TOBACCO USE, DIABETES, PREGNANCY, AS YOU MENTIONED, AND HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROLS, CERTAIN SURGERIES AND TRAUMA AND ALSO CANCERS AS WELL. AND SO WHEN WE THINK ABOUT BIRTH CONTROL SPECIFICALLY, ANYTIME WE SEE THESE COMMERCIALS, RIGHT, THERE'S LIKE THIS LOW LONG LIST OF POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS, THIS CAN BE ONE OF THEM. IS THIS SOMETHING THAT WOMEN NEED TO WEIGH OUT, WHETHER YOU'RE ALREADY AT A HIGHER RISK FOR BLOOD CLOTS BEFORE GETTING ON BIRTH CONTROL? YES, DEFINITELY. I MEAN, I THINK BIRTH CONTROL ALONE CAN PUT YOU AT A HIGHER RISK. BUT IF YOU ADD CERTAIN OTHER RISK FACTORS, FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU'RE ALSO A TOBACCO USER, IF YOU'RE A DIABETIC, THEN IT KIND OF ALL MAKES THE RISK EVEN GREATER, RIGHT? SO DEFINITELY TAKING ALL OF THOSE THINGS IN CONSIDERATION BEFORE YOU START, IT'S A GOOD IDEA. AND SO WHAT HAPPENS IF THESE BLOOD CLOTS GO UNTREATED? SO WHAT CAN HAPPEN IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST RISKS IS YOU CAN HAVE A PULMONARY EMBOLISM WHERE CLOT CAN TRAVEL TO YOUR LUNGS, BUT ANOTHER THING THAT WE DON'T OFTEN TALK ABOUT IS A CONDITION CALLED POST THROMBOTIC SYNDROME, WHERE A LONG TERM, AFTER YOU'VE HAD A BLOOD CLOT, PEOPLE CAN DEVELOP CHRONIC PAIN SWELLING, DISCOLORATION AND VARICOSE VEINS. AND THAT AFFECTED EXTREMITY. IT'S NOT SOMETHING PEOPLE OFTEN KNOW ABOUT. AND UNFORTUNATELY THERE ISN'T REALLY A GOOD TREATMENT FOR IT. THE BEST THING IS TAKING PREVENTATIVE MEASURES, AND ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS I ALWAYS MENTION IN MY PATIENTS IS WEARING COMPRESSION STOCKINGS AS MUCH AS YOU CAN, TRYING TO ELEVATE THE LEG. AND AGAIN, OBVIOUSLY MODIFYING CERTAIN RISK FACTORS AND THEN BEING PUT ON A BLOOD THINNER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER YOU'VE BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR THE BLOOD CLOT. YEAH, DEFINITELY THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BECAUSE WE HAVE TO TAKE OUR HEALTH INTO OUR OWN HANDS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US THIS PLEASURE. AND IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER
These are symptoms women should monitor for blood clots
Updated: 9:48 AM EDT May 29, 2023
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