It is normal for an adult to urinate about 6 to 8 times a day, assuming they drink at least about 2 liters of fluid per day.

Urinating more?

This can be due to increased water intake, as the kidneys promptly respond to the stimulus. However, certain medical conditions can increase the frequency of urination, such as a urinary tract infection or an overactive bladder, as can certain medications a person takes for blood pressure or their heart. In men, an enlarged prostate can cause increased urination, even at night.

Urinating less?

Are you drinking enough fluids? Are you dehydrated? Are the kidneys working? Some people with end-stage kidney failure on dialysis completely stop producing urine, and when they receive a kidney transplant, they start urinating again. An enlarged prostate and other obstructions anywhere in the urinary tract (like a kidney stone) can block urine from coming out. A very low blood pressure from serious bloodborne infections, heart failure or liver failure can also cause low urine production.

If you are concerned about how often you urinate, speak to your doctor.

This article is general information, not advice for your situation. Members can call the office with questions about their own care.