I had a prostate infection a few years ago. Was sicker than a dog for a few days, had to endure all sorts of indignities. I still need regular checkups. Go to the doctor, sticking your head in the sand won't help.
I am baffled as to why I Urinate so often and I am not a "Diabetic"?
by booker-t 23 Replies latest watchtower medical
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What-A-Coincidence
http://www.curezone.com/default.asp
thats the forum u want
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Scully
Besides diabetes, there can be other causes of frequent urination. Your doctor is the appropriate person to see to figure out the cause.
If your fluid intake is fairly constant throughout the day, you may just be drinking too much before you go to bed. Try to reduce your fluid intake between dinner time and bed time.
One thing that helps doctors (a) pay attention to your complaints and (b) figure out what is going on is to keep a log to document your fluid intake and output through the day. If I am concerned about a patient's urine output, I will measure and record intake and output for a minimum of 4 hours, or however long the doctor wants to monitor - certain medications can alter fluid output. When you are doing an "intake and output" log, include measurements of the following in your "intake" column: all fluids, soups, ice cream and jell-o; "output" documents the amount of urine and the time you get up to the bathroom. If you have diarrhea or vomiting, that is also included in the "output" column (for the sake of information, hopefully you don't have these symptoms). You can pick up a measuring cup at the dollar store and keep it in the bathroom and label it as for bathroom use only. When you're finished monitoring yourself, you can just throw it away. I would suggest keeping a record for at least a week to document your personal intake and output routine during the work week and on weekends, before taking it to your doctor to check.
You'll also want to note the colour and clarity of your urine output. Is it "straw coloured", "amber", "clear", "cloudy", "tea coloured", "blood tinged", "concentrated" - those are all adjectives that doctors are interested in when discussing urine output.
Normally fluid intake is roughly equivalent to output over a 24 hour period. The kidneys should produce a minimum of 30 - 60 mL (1 - 2 oz) of urine per hour, but that is likely to increase if you are drinking the standard 6 - 8 cups of water per day.
Doing this exercise will help you become more aware of your own habits in addition to providing a useful tool for your doctor to help figure out what is going on.
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Scully
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needproof
You may just have a weak bladder, and sometimes the cause could be IBS. I experience problems like that, although not to that extent - because I always drink so much, I am always thirsty, but apparently, I am not a diabetic. How much do you drink, could it be worth getting a blood test?
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juni
It's good that you are going to the doctor BookerT. There are many things it could be. Men your age start having these changes as far as peeing goes during the night. So just relax. Not knowing is stressful so it's good you're seeking a doctor's help.
Juni
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Hecklerboy
I asked my wife about this because she is a nurse practitioner. She says that you have classic symptoms of early stage Congestive Heart Failure. Now don't get all crazy. It's sounds allot worse than it is. All it means is that you have a build up of fluid in your body and your body is trying to get rid of it at night. Your doctor will probably put you on a medication called Lasix that will help you get rid of the fluid. They will draw blood to check for sign of this condition. This is a very common and easily treatable condition.
However, if you don't treat it, it will lead to more urinating and increased swelling in your legs and other extremities and shortness of breath.
Get to your doctor and you'll be fine.
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FreeWilly
Define "frequent". Are you also always thirsty?
This almost sounds like a case I recently saw an episode of Mystery Diagnosis on the Discovery channel of a women who had really frequent urination - I'm talking every hour or two. This women could not sleep all the way through the night. She also had to drink lots of water all the time or her body would freak out. She described her problems more in terms of insatiable thirst with frequent urination as a side effect. She was never without a water bottle.
After seeing multiple Doctors and receiving multiple (wrong) diagnosis, she found one Doctor who decided to test her Petuitary Gland function. Applarantly it controls the kidneys by releasing a hormone to tell your body to either retain or shed water via urination. Due to a car accident that injured her head a couple of years back, her Petuitary Gland would no longer release the hormone that told the kidneys to stop. Anyway, the cure was a simple inhaler that contained the hormone. She was instantly releaved of the symptoms.
Just thought I'd throw that one out there.... just in case.
-FW
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onlycurious
Here is a link that you may find to be helpful. There are numerous reasons....don't be alarmed. But do go see someone.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Frequent-Urination-At-Night-Can-Be-Treated&id=120620
Hope this is helpful.
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PEC
I have obstructive sleep apnea. Before I had a CPAP machine, I would get up 8 to 10 times a night to urinate. Now one or two times a night is the norm. I can sleep for just five hours and have more energy and be less tired than with 8 to 10 hours sleep before. Sleep apnea can cause/aggravate health problems like, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease, memory problems, weight gain, impotency, and headaches.
Philip
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Also some medications, including some anti-depressants, have a diuretic effect.