What are the Causes of Weeing (Peeing) Too Much?

Frequent urination, or peeing too often, can be caused by various factors. Here are some possible causes.

  • Fluid intake: Drinking more fluids can increase urine production
  • Age: Older adults might experience more frequent urination
  • Protaste enlargement (in a man): This can be benign (not cancer) or prostate cancer
  • Medical conditions: Diabetes (may be first presentation), high blood calcium levels, urinary tract infections (UTIs), or other kidney issues (e.g. CKD; usually the frequency is normal) can affect urination frequency
  • Medications: Certain medications, like diuretics (water tablets), can increase urine production. It is how they work, so they should be increasing urination
  • Bladder problems: Stress or urge incontinence, overactive bladder, bladder cancer or stones.

Urinary Tract

In other words, increased frequency of weeing can be due to:

  1. A whole body problem – like diabetes
  2. A urinary tract problem – anywhere from the kidneys where urine is made, to the point where urine leaves the body.

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If you’re concerned about your urination frequency or experience symptoms like pain, burning, or difficulty urinating, consult your GP, or local pharmacist.