
News Topical, Digital Desk : Have you ever wondered how many times your body responds to the 'call of nature' in a day? We all know that urination is an important function of our body, which removes dirt and keeps us healthy, but do you know that urinating more or less than normal (Normal Urination Frequency) can be a sign of some hidden disease?
How many times do you urinate throughout the day?
How many times a day is considered normal to urinate depends on the person's age, amount of water consumed, physical activity and health. Generally, it is considered normal for a healthy person to urinate 6 to 8 times a day. However, for some people, this number can also be between 4 to 10, if they do not feel any discomfort.
Is this a sign of a serious illness?
If you urinate too frequently - more than 10 times a day or have to get up frequently at night to urinate, then this can be a sign of some health problems. Yes, doctors say that the main causes of frequent urination can include diabetes , urinary tract infection (UTI), overactive bladder syndrome, enlargement of the prostate gland (in men), or excessive caffeine / liquid intake.
At the same time, very less urination (less than 3 times a day) or obstruction in urination can be a sign of dehydration, kidney failure, urinary blockage or side effect of some medicine. If there is burning, pain, bleeding or foul smell while urinating, then it indicates infection or other serious problem.
The color of urine also tells about the condition of health
The color of urine also indicates health. Doctors say that light yellow color is normal, but very dark or red color can indicate blood or other problems. Therefore, if there is any abnormality in the amount, color, smell or number of urine, then a doctor should be consulted immediately. Let us tell you, urination habits reflect our kidney and overall health, so it is important to pay attention to them.
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