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Frequent Urination Treatment
Urologists & Sexual Medicine Experts located in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, CA.
Frequent Urination is a common symptom that can affect many people.
Frequent urination affects people of all ages, but you may have an underlying condition if you’re struggling to sit through a movie or a short car ride without needing to urinate. At Comprehensive Urology in the Beverly Grove area of Los Angeles, California, Kiarash Michel, MD, and his expert urology team have cutting-edge diagnostic tools and Frequent Urination Treatments to relieve your discomfort.
To book an appointment with Comprehensive Urology, call the office or schedule a consultation online today.
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What is frequent urination?
Frequent urination is a broad term for conditions that cause you to urinate more often than you usually do. Even though frequent urination is common in adults of all ages, it can disrupt your life and make it challenging to maintain a routine. Urinating is often urgent, making you feel like your bladder is always full.
In many cases, frequent urination can cause you to lose control of your bladder.
Causes:
Frequent Urination causes:
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Diuretics
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Bladder stones
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis
- Kidney infection
- Other Kidney Problems
- Overactive bladder
- Prostatitis (infection or inflammation of the prostate)
- Urethral stricture (narrowing of the urethra)
- Urinary incontinence
- Diabetes
Underlying Conditions of Frequent Urination
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria enter the urethra and bladder, leading to inflammation and discomfort. In women, UTI discharge can be a common symptom, often accompanied by burning sensations, smelly urine, and cloudy or worse, blood in the urine. While UTIs are more prevalent in women, UTIs in men can also cause frequent, painful urination and lower abdominal pain.
Home remedies for UTI may improve for mild cases, such as increased water intake and cranberry supplements, but persistent symptoms require medical treatment.
Overactive bladder (OAB)
Frequent urination is a key symptom of overactive bladder (OAB), a condition often caused by injuries, obesity, weakened pelvic floor muscles, or diabetes. While OAB and urinary tract infections (UTIs) share symptoms like urgency and frequent urination, they require different approaches. Unlike UTIs, which may need antibiotics, overactive bladder treatments focus on lifestyle changes, bladder training, medications, and, in some cases, medical procedures.
If you experience persistent symptoms, consult a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment plan.
Bladder Stones
Bladder stones are hardened urine crystals in your bladder that make it difficult to control your urge to urinate.
How do Urologists diagnose frequent urination?
Comprehensive Urology has a team of highly experienced physicians and staff that have the most advanced diagnostic capabilities available, including:
- High-resolution ultrasonography
- UroCuff testing
- Video cystoscopy
- Urodynamic testing
How the team diagnoses frequent urination depends on your symptoms. After reviewing your medical history, evaluating your symptoms, and implementing their advanced diagnostic technology, the team can determine what is causing your frequent urination.
How do urologists treat frequent urination?
Dr. Michel and the team at Comprehensive Urology use a multifaceted approach to frequent urination treatment. In addition to medication, they offer many cutting-edge therapies, including:
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic floor therapy is a noninvasive treatment that uses internal manipulations of the pelvic floor muscles to tighten and strengthen the pelvic floor.
Biofeedback Therapy
Biofeedback therapy relies on strategically placed electrodes to gather vital information about your pelvic floor function.
Peripheral tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)
PTNS stimulates the nerves from the sacral plexus to the tibial nerve to better control your bladder.
ThermiVA®
ThermiVA uses radio-frequency energy to rebuild your body’s natural collagen production and tighten your pelvic floor muscles.
Minimally Invasive Techniques
Minimally invasive techniques, such as Botox® and InterStim therapy, can help target the nerves and muscles responsible for bladder control.
If noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques aren’t enough to reduce your frequent urge to urinate, Comprehensive Urology offers several surgical options to treat urinary frequency in both men and women.
Medications
Many highly effective medications can also treat overactive bladders. The physicians at Comprehensive Urology will determine if medications are necessary, but they most often prefer to use alternative treatment options to allow the body to naturally resolve its overactivity and minimize the patient’s need for long-term medication use.
When to see a Urologist for frequent urination leading to UTI?
Frequent urination can sometimes indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI), which may lead to serious complications if left untreated. An untreated UTI spreads bacteria to the kidneys, increasing the risk of severe infections and long-term health issues. Knowing when to see a urologist for an untreated UTI is crucial, especially if symptoms persist despite treatment, worsen, or include fever, back pain, or blood in the urine.
Seeking prompt medical attention can help prevent further complications.
Schedule your Consultation
Book an appointment online with Comprehensive Urology today to learn about frequent urination treatment near you. Also, find effective Overactive Bladder Treatments for better bladder control.