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Urination - excessive amount
  • An excessive volume of urination for an adult is
    more than 2.5 liters of urine per day. However,
    this can vary depending on how much water you
    drink and what your total body water is.
  • Polyuria is a fairly common symptom. People often
    notice the problem when they have to get up
    during the night to use the bathroom (nocturia).

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Home Care
  • To monitor your urine output, keep a daily record
    of the following
  • How much you drink
  • How often you urinate and how much urine you
    produce each time
  • How much you weigh (use the same scale every day)

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When to C
  • Call your doctor if you have excessive urination
    over several days, and it is not explained by
    medicines you take or drinking more fluids.ontact
    a Medical Professional

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What to Expect at Your Office Visit
  • Your health care provider will perform a physical
    exam and ask questions such as
  • When did the problem started and has it changed
    over time?
  • How often do your urinate? Do you get up at night
    to urinate?
  • Do you problems controlling your urine?
  • What makes the problem worse? Better?
  • Have noticed any blood in your urine or change in
    urine color?
  • Do you have any other symptoms (such as pain,
    burning, fever, or abdominal pain)?
  • Do you have a history of diabetes, kidney
    disease, or urinary infections?
  • What medicines do you take?
  • How much salt do you eat? Do you drink alcohol
    and caffeine?

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Treatment of urination problems
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