Overactive bladder?

Question:

I would like some input on a "condition" I have. I seem to urinate far too quickly after I consume liquids, usually within 30 mins-1 hour or just too many times in the day, as in 6-10 times in some days, though typically I go around 6 times a day. My friends say it is perhaps a colon problem but I'm hoping it's something slightly less severe. Any ideas?

Answers:
I don't think it's a colon problem unless you have diarrhea. Other than that, I would say you have a weak bladder if all your blood test come back negative. Or, you could always have your blood sugar tested. It's also a sign of diabetes.

have your bladder checked and while there get a diabetes test

Could be overactive bladder but answer these questions: Do you have trouble starting the urine flow? Are you getting up several times a night to urinate? Do you have pain in your lower stomach? If so, this may be indicative of an enlarged prostate. I don't know your age, but it is very common in older men. If you answered yes to any of the above questions it is time to contact your physician for an exam. Then again, everyones body is different and yours may process your liquid intake more quickly than others. Hope t his helps.

Colon problem for a bladder issue? Now you know why your friends don't have medical degrees. The colon has to do with the bowels not the bladder. It sounds like you have an overactive bladder. Talk to your primary care physician and they may refer you to a urologist. There are medications to control an overactive bladder.

I have an overactive bladder because I have Multiple Sclerosis. Relax, it probably isn't anything quite so extreme causing it. It could be something simple. Just go see your primary care physician.

A colon problem? No connection there. Check with a doc

Pretty much sounds normal to me.I have seen people who has urinated up to 3000 cc in eight hours,and over 800ccat one time.But for your piece of mind a visit to the doctor wouldnt hurt.

diabetes...urinary tract infection...among other causes...probably something minor...best get it checked out

One thing that nobody has suggested is called benign prostatic hypertrophy.

It happens to men. . . usually in their 40's and upwards . . . although it can sometimes happen to younger men, as well.

If you pee -- and it's sort of a stop and start mission . . . where you pee a bit, stop, pee a bit, stop . . . or if you have trouble starting the pee cycle. . . it could be something as simple as an enlarged prostate -- your doctor can check for this in an easy swoop of the finger (but, unless you're gay, you're not too likely to be thrilled about it).

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