It gets very discomforting and annoying when you keep feeling the urge to urinate frequently. This condition may be the result of a bladder infection, which can be treated in a short span of time, or it can be due to some more serious and worrying diseases. Bladder infections occur when there is a presence of bacteria in the bladder.


The patient experiences lower back and abdominal pain, a repeated urge to urinate, and a burning sensation while urinating. There may be some blood in the urine as well. This condition is easily treatable with antibiotics.


An overactive bladder is also a condition in which a person feels like urinating frequently including more than once sometimes in the night. The symptoms of such conditions are a persistent need to urinate which can turn really problematic at times, and also be a source of great social discomfort.

There may be an inflammation of the prostrate which can result in a frequent need to urinate. Bladder cancer can also be one of the reasons for incontinence. It shows symptoms such as swelling, pain in the lower back, some growth in the lower abdomen or difficulty while passing urine. These causes along with some others may result in feeling the need to use the bathroom frequently. There are causes of this ailment which need to be understood in order to solve them. Some people tend to eat things that have high water content. It can result in this condition; hence, they must stop eating such things to a great extent. The problem may be particularly pronounced during the winters. The patient must be discreet about intake of water and fluids. This problem becomes more common with advancing age. Diabetes and pregnancy are also common causes for frequent urination. Intake of excessive alcohol or caffeine can also result in this problem. There’s a condition called urinary tract infection, characterized by pain and burning while urinating, which is another cause.

To improve the condition, having a balanced diet is essential. The patient needs to avoid consuming excessive amounts of sugar, coffee, tea and alcoholic beverages, as all of these are diuretic in nature. Drinking cranberry or cherry juice in moderation or consuming blueberries can be very helpful in treating this problem. Consuming plain yogurt also helps in this condition. Kegel exercises are also helpful. In Kegel exercises you contract your pelvic floor muscles for five seconds and then release the muscles for five seconds.