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Excessive urination, known medically as polyuria, is defined by Medline Plus as more than 2.5 liters in a day. Although polyuria can have causes as simple as drinking large amounts of fluid, it may also be a symptom of other medical problems.
Medications
Medications, including diuretics (medications designed to increase urination), may contribute to polyuria, according to the Mayo Clinic and Medline Plus.
Urinary Problems
Medical problems relating specifically to excretion that cause excess urination include urinary tract infection, age-related weakening of the bladder, urethra and pelvic floor, prostate problems (infection or inflammation), bladder cancer and kidney disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Other Causes
Diabetes, heart failure, sickle cell anemia, excessive thirst, radiation for rectal or pubic-bone cancer and imaging tests using contrast media can lead to excess urination, according to the Mayo Clinic and Medline Plus.
Nocturia
A condition related to polyuria, called nocturia, causes urination during the night, according to Medline Plus.
Causes
Causes specific to nocturia include lower urinary tract infection, high blood calcium and sleep disorders like sleep apnea, according to Medline Plus.
Source:
Mayo Clinic: Frequent Urination Can Signal Underlying Health Problem
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