An urge to urinate frequently but usually passing only small amounts of urine is a common symptom of urinary problems, such as urinary tract infections. The bladder may become inflamed. This can cause the urge to urinate. You may try to urinate more often than usual to try to soothe that urge.
Frequent urination also may be caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or kidney stones. Or it may happen when something irritates the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body (urethra). It may also be a sign of diabetes.
The cause may be hard to find. You may need tests.
For women:
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you feel thirstier than usual.
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