How many times a day do you pee and what it says about your health

[Rimmer]

 

The number of times a person urinates each day varies depending on several factors, including fluid intake, activity level, and overall health. On average:

• Normal frequency: Most people urinate 6-8 times a day. This is considered typical for someone with normal fluid intake and a healthy bladder.
• More frequent urination (8+ times a day): This could indicate:
  • High fluid intake, especially caffeinated or diuretic drinks.
  • Overactive bladder or bladder irritation.
  • Pregnancy (due to increased blood flow and pressure on the bladder).
  • Medical conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs), diabetes, or interstitial cystitis.
• Less frequent urination (fewer than 4 times a day): This may be due to:
  • Dehydration or low fluid intake.
  • Kidney issues or urinary retention.

What Your Pee Frequency Might Indicate About Your Health

1. Color:
   • Pale yellow indicates good hydration.
   • Dark yellow or amber suggests dehydration.
   • Pink or red could indicate blood in the urine and requires medical attention.
2. Urgency: Sudden, strong urges to pee could suggest an overactive bladder or a UTI.
3. Pain or Discomfort: Burning or pain may signal a UTI, kidney stones, or irritation.
4. Nighttime urination (Nocturia): Waking up more than once a night to urinate may suggest fluid retention, heart issues, or sleep apnea.

 

If your urination patterns change suddenly or become concerning, consult a healthcare professional for evaluation.

 

[Isaan sailor]

“You don’t buy beer, you rent it.”

[Ralf001]

6-8 times a day, Pale yellow.

[hotandsticky]

3 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

6-8 times a day, Pale yellow.

 

 

+1

[CallumWK]

Only 2-3 times a day, because I hold it up as flushing the toilet cost money, but it's pale yellow.

Over the years there have been different scenarios.

[fredwiggy]

47 minutes ago, Rimmer said:

 

The number of times a person urinates each day varies depending on several factors, including fluid intake, activity level, and overall health. On average:

• Normal frequency: Most people urinate 6-8 times a day. This is considered typical for someone with normal fluid intake and a healthy bladder.
• More frequent urination (8+ times a day): This could indicate:
  • High fluid intake, especially caffeinated or diuretic drinks.
  • Overactive bladder or bladder irritation.
  • Pregnancy (due to increased blood flow and pressure on the bladder).
  • Medical conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs), diabetes, or interstitial cystitis.
• Less frequent urination (fewer than 4 times a day): This may be due to:
  • Dehydration or low fluid intake.
  • Kidney issues or urinary retention.

What Your Pee Frequency Might Indicate About Your Health

1. Color:
   • Pale yellow indicates good hydration.
   • Dark yellow or amber suggests dehydration.
   • Pink or red could indicate blood in the urine and requires medical attention.
2. Urgency: Sudden, strong urges to pee could suggest an overactive bladder or a UTI.
3. Pain or Discomfort: Burning or pain may signal a UTI, kidney stones, or irritation.
4. Nighttime urination (Nocturia): Waking up more than once a night to urinate may suggest fluid retention, heart issues, or sleep apnea.

 

If your urination patterns change suddenly or become concerning, consult a healthcare professional for evaluation.

 

Nighttime frequency also is related to BPH

[KannikaP]

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Nighttime frequency also is related to BPH

True, as the OP does not mention it. I have BPH, and sometime can get up for one 3 times in the night, only 2 hours apart, even though I have not drunk any further liquid. I sometimes wonder where it all comes from. But, of course, urine is also a by-product of what you have eaten, digested and extracted the goodness out of it, and then you get rid of the poison and suchlike. Pooh on the other hand is what your body cannot digest or need.

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, Rimmer said:

Nighttime urination (Nocturia): Waking up more than once a night to urinate may suggest fluid retention, heart issues, or sleep apnea.

Or an enlarged prostate.

[Celsius]

golden showers since I was born 

[Tropicalevo]

21 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

Only 2-3 times a day, because I hold it up as flushing the toilet cost money, but it's pale yellow.

Over the years there have been different scenarios.

If it's yellow - let it mellow.

If it's brown, flush it down.

 

Saves a lot of water (and money).

[KhunLA]

Too many times, though much better that 6 - 12 months ago.  I do drink a lot of water, and prostate is a bit enlarged.

 

Have noticed, my change in diet seems to have help a bit.  Again, Keto ish & very low carbs/sugar.  Only real change.

 

Think main difference is Magnesium supplement, and since taking, no longer wake up to P at night after falling asleep.   A major change, along with, seem to have a lot more volume, and P less times a day, or urge to.

 

Kind of gives me the feeling, the prostate may have shrunk back a bit.  All pluses compared to about a year ago, and all blood work good, and better than a year or so ago.

 

Seem to have gotten healthy the past 2 ish years, and possibly simply because paying attention to diet more.   In which case, way too easy. as little to no real effort involve.

[fredwiggy]

10 hours ago, KannikaP said:

True, as the OP does not mention it. I have BPH, and sometime can get up for one 3 times in the night, only 2 hours apart, even though I have not drunk any further liquid. I sometimes wonder where it all comes from. But, of course, urine is also a by-product of what you have eaten, digested and extracted the goodness out of it, and then you get rid of the poison and suchlike. Pooh on the other hand is what your body cannot digest or need.

The same for me. Sometimes it's every two hours. Annoying at times.

[mdr224]

Maybe 5 times a day, on average. Its usually clear if ive been drinking enough

[Rampant Rabbit]

My Mother wees  10 times a  day, I did warn her to look after herself, daft ole bats 97 they just dont learn!!

[harryviking]

LOL! That often has to do with how much fluid you drink during a day!! 🤣

[ignis]

for me depends on the time of year

Summertime maybe go all night without a pee, it is now winter = 2 or 3 times a night + day time winter around every 2 hours, Summertime around 2 or 3 times a day

 

Drink around the same everyday for years - 3 black coffees then plain water 3 + liters per day

 

As a PS - Never use Air Con

[john donson]

I am surprised that almost everyday I have to go refill my 6L bottle at the 1 baht machine...

 

so I pee like a race horse during the day

[John49]

My prostate size is ‘normal’ at about 45 ml.

 

I pee every 2 to 3 hours during the day, but at about 50% full bore - I put the reduced flow down to old age and it’s not a problem.

 

Different story at night, I pee every 1.5 to 2 hours, and at like 10% full bore.

Having to get up every 1.5 to 2 hours is tiring and tedious but I think it fits in with sleep cycles.

The increased frequency and reduced flow at night is a mystery as I struggle to get a decent flow – more like a series of squirts.

[advancebooking]

13 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Too many times, though much better that 6 - 12 months ago.  I do drink a lot of water, and prostate is a bit enlarged.

 

Have noticed, my change in diet seems to have help a bit.  Again, Keto ish & very low carbs/sugar.  Only real change.

 

Think main difference is Magnesium supplement, and since taking, no longer wake up to P at night after falling asleep.   A major change, along with, seem to have a lot more volume, and P less times a day, or urge to.

 

Kind of gives me the feeling, the prostate may have shrunk back a bit.  All pluses compared to about a year ago, and all blood work good, and better than a year or so ago.

 

Seem to have gotten healthy the past 2 ish years, and possibly simply because paying attention to diet more.   In which case, way too easy. as little to no real effort involve.

can you please let me know what brand of magnesium you take or a photo of the bottle. thanks

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, advancebooking said:

can you please let me know what brand of magnesium you take or a photo of the bottle. thanks

Purchased from iHerb.  Also available on LAZ, but like ordering from iHerb, so no fakes, hopefully.  Citrate version of the three types, is easiest digested, least expensive, though some folks have  problem with diarrheic, which may be a plus, for those suffering from constipation.  Myself, didn't notice anything in that area.

 

It really helps you sleep, or did for me.  Sleep straight through, 6 - 8 hrs, now, when before, was more like 6 hrs or less, with waking to P, halfway through.

 

I take with last meal/dinner, 5 ish PM.