HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Frequent Urination At Night?

default
Posted on Wed, 13 Apr 2016
Question: seem ti be pissing 3 times a night but also drink a lot of water trought the day and evening
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Needs to rule out Enlarged Prostate .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have increased frequency for urination during night (Nocturia)

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Are you Diabetic?
2) Do you have other symptoms like poor stream ,urgency,hesitancy etc ?

Nocturia is one of the commonest symptom of Enlarged Prostate.

Consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.

Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil


Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil

Urologist

Practicing since :1971

Answered : 10590 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
What Causes Frequent Urination At Night?

Brief Answer: Needs to rule out Enlarged Prostate . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have increased frequency for urination during night (Nocturia) I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem. 1) Are you Diabetic? 2) Do you have other symptoms like poor stream ,urgency,hesitancy etc ? Nocturia is one of the commonest symptom of Enlarged Prostate. Consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Urine routine and culture. 2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis 3) Serum PSA. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil