Identification

It is necessary to call a doctor to help identify the underlying cause of frequent urination if an individual is not pregnant and is not drinking too much liquid, according to Medline Plus.

Possible Causes

Possible causes of frequent urination include a bladder infection called interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder syndrome, inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis), stroke and other neurological problems, incontinence and bladder cancer or dysfunction; it may also be a side effect of diuretic medications or radiation, according to Medline Plus.

Treatments

There is no standard treatment for interstitial cystitis; incontinence and overactive bladder may be treated with lifestyle changes, physical therapy, medicine and medical devices, according to the Mayo Clinic. Prostatitis may be treated with antibiotics and other therapies depending on the cause, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Considerations

In the case of other conditions and if frequent urination is a side effect of other therapy, a doctor will be able to help find an appropriate treatment.

Nocturia

A similar condition, called nocturia, causes people to get up during the night in order to urinate. Additional causes of this condition include drinking large amounts before sleep, especially caffeine alcohol, as well as enlarged prostate, according to Medline Plus. As with frequent urination, a doctor can help identify the cause and recommend a treatment.

Source:

Medline Plus: Frequent or Urgent Urination

Mayo Clinic: Urinary Incontinence Treatments and Drugs

Mayo Clinic: Prostatitis Treatments and Drugs