10 Home Remedies For Frequent Urination

Frequent urination is a typical issue that can occur at any age. This is called when you feel the need to urinate more often than you typically do, and it can be inconvenient enough to alter your daily routine, like work and sleep. While increased urination on occasion might not be a problem, like drinking a lot of fluids or caffeine, frequent urination over time can indicate a health concern. 

Possible causes of frequent urination include infections, certain lifestyle behaviors, or a more serious chronic health problem like diabetes or a bladder disorder. Fortunately, there are many simple home remedies and lifestyle changes that can manage frequent urination or help to maintain bladder health naturally. This article will discuss possible causes, symptoms, and practical home remedies that may help relieve frequent urination, or at least make you more comfortable.

Possible Causes of Frequent Urination

Frequent urination can occur for a number of reasons, from lifestyle choices to medical conditions. Here are some causes to consider:   

• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)   
• Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)   
• Pregnancy   
• Overactive Bladder (OAB)   
• Bladder stones   
• Interstitial cystitis   
• Diuretic use   
• High fluid intake and/or caffeine/alcohol use   
• Anxiety or stress   

Determining the reason for frequent urination is important for determining treatment options. 

Normal Frequency of Urination

In a healthy adult, on average, urinating 4 to 8 times in a day is considered normal. Frequent urination varies widely depending on the amount of fluid consumed, exercise, and health. Anything more than 8 times a day or awakening at night to urinate more than once (nocturia) could constitute frequent urination.

Symptoms of Frequent Urination

Frequent urination may include other signs and symptoms:    

• A severe and sudden urge to urinate    
• Pain or burning with urination.    
• Cloudy or foul-smelling urine.    
• Discomfort or pressure in the lower abdomen.    
• Urinary leakage (incontinence).    
• Night-time urination is causing sleep disruption.   

If any symptoms persist, including the urge to urinate frequently, please speak with your physician. 

10 Home Remedies for Frequent Urination

Frequent Urination is manageable most of the time with the treatment of the underlying causes. Home Remedies are also effective in treating this issue, along with medication or treatment. Here are some natural remedies you can follow to improve your condition. 

1. Pumpkin Seeds: Containing omega-3 fatty acids along with anti-inflammatory properties, pumpkin seeds can support strength and irritation in the bladder. Eating a handful of pumpkin seeds every day can be a great snack option, or it can be added to food. 
2. Pomegranate Paste: Pomegranate can also help with strengthening the lining of the urinary tract, as well as reducing urges. You can make a paste from crushed pomegranate peel and take one teaspoon in the morning and evening. 
3. Fenugreek Seeds: The antibacterial properties of fenugreek seeds may also assist with preventing urinary tract infections that result in excessive urination. Dry roast the seeds, mix them with honey or warm water, and consume this solution once daily. 
4. Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Amla vegetables offer urinary tract health in the form of an antioxidant-rich food source and vitamin C, and, if taken one teaspoon at a time with honey each day, may help lessen symptoms of excessive urination. 
5. Cranberry Juice: Cranberry juice prevents bacteria from attaching to the walls of the bladder, which can make the bacteria less likely to cause infection. You should ideally do this with unsweetened potato skin juice, doing this preparation once a day. 
6. Warm Compress: Heating the lower abdomen gently can ease bladder discomfort or urgency and frequency. It's often worth making an effort to keep a compress warm on the lower abdomen for about 15-20 minutes when the situation arises or unless you're experiencing discomfort.
7. Kegel Exercises: Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles can assist with managing your bladder and decreasing leakage. The technique involves contracting your pelvic muscles for five seconds, relaxing for five seconds, and repeating this routine ten times, three times a day. Being consistent in your routine will improve your strength. 
8. Avoiding Bladder Irritants: You may wish to cut back, or possibly eliminate, caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, carbonated drinks, and artificial sweeteners since they sometimes aggravate bladder irritation and may increase frequency of urination. 
9. Stay Hydrated—but Not Too Much: Staying hydrated is important for your bladder, but drinking too much fluid, particularly before bed, may increase the frequency of needing to urinate. Generally, consuming 6-8 glasses of fluid a day is a good goal, and think about limiting fluid intake a couple of hours before you go to bed. 
10. Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar has some natural antibacterial qualities that may help soothe bladder inflammation. Mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into warm water with honey and drink this once a day

When to See a Doctor 

Home treatment is appropriate for mild conditions, but a doctor visit is necessary when:

• You have pain and/or blood with urination
• You have a fever and/or chills
• You are experiencing unexplained weight loss
• You have a strong and/or persistent urge to urinate, but only urinate a little
• You are urinating more than 10 times on a daily basis for no apparent reason

All of the above could be signs of something more serious, such as diabetes, kidney disease, and/or bladder disease.

Preventive Measures

You can take some preventive measures to manage the symptoms of frequent urination. It can also improve your overall well-being. 

• Be sure to maintain a healthy weight
• If you are diabetic, make sure that your blood sugar is managed
• Avoid too much caffeine and too much alcohol
• Practice good hygiene to prevent UTIs
• Be sure to urinate fully and not to hold urine for prolonged periods
• Do regular pelvic floor exercises
• Increase your physical activity to help improve bladder control

Conclusion 

Having to urinate frequently can cause some interference in your life, but once you have the information and the appropriate remedies, you can manage many cases as appropriate and at home. While these illustrations of home remedies provide relief in many cases, it is still important to identify the root cause when symptoms continue and/or worsen and seek a healthcare provider. In addition to this, preventive measures can also go very far in having a healthy bladder.

FAQs

1. Can stress lead to frequent urination?

Anxiety and stress can lead to symptoms that can include frequent urination in some individuals.

2. Are there foods that help resolve frequent urination?

Foods that you might consider to be more bladder-friendly, for example, bananas, oats, and pumpkin seeds, are often helpful.

3. Is it possible that frequent urination indicates I have a kidney problem?

Not necessarily, but possibly. If you also experience other symptoms (e.g., swelling, tiredness or fatigue, or pain in your back), call your doctor.