HEALTH

Going to the bathroom often can be risky: here's what you need to know

Do you find yourself frequently going to the bathroom, feeling that frequent need to urinate? You may be suffering from some disorders.

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Need to go bathroom frequently
The need to urinate can be a sign not to be underestimated especially if it occurs in normal, stress-free situations. If this need occurs for 3 or 4 times per hour there can be many related problems.
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Cystitis
Cystitis could be one of the reasons related to the frequent need to go to the bathroom, a symptom that does not usually present itself, however. The bladder is inflamed because it is infested with bacteria and can cause pain prompting the person to go to the bathroom with the belief that he or she has a lot to flush, but often this is not the case and is just a feeling.
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Fibroma
The need to urinate can also be caused by the presence of a fibroid, which creates pressure on the bladder. A fibroid is a benign tumor that can develop more easily in women.
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Men who are no longer young (over 45) may be affected by benign prostatic hypertrophy: again, the need to urinate is frequent even if little urine is produced. In these cases, it is a good idea to have a urological examination so as to rule out the presence of more serious diseases, such as cancer.
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High pressure
Excessive urine production in the case of individuals with high blood pressure should be taken seriously: using diuretics helps to lower blood pressure, but in some cases may prune to internal dehydration.
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