Frequent urination (male)
• Frequent urination is the symptom of is the symptom of relative excessive urination frequency.
• Frequent urination in a man can be obstructed urine flow or incomplete bladder emptying due to:
· enlarged prostate
· prostate cancer
· prostatitis (infection or inflammation of the prostate)
· cystitis (inflammation or infection in the bladder)
• Frequent urination (Polyuria) can also be a symptom of:
· Diabetes mellitus
· Diabetes insipidus
· Hypercalcemia
· Psychogenic polydipsia (this is associated with psychosis)
· Hyperaldosteronism
• Urinary frequency should be evaluated by your doctor.
Posted on September 24, 2008
