US Medical Term · symptoms
Frequent Urination (Polyuria)
Micción frecuente
Also: Orinar con frecuencia (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Frequent Urination (Polyuria) |
| Spanish (Español) | Micción frecuente |
| Chinese (中文) | 頻尿 |
| Korean (한국어) | 빈뇨 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tiểu nhiều lần |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Madalas na pag-ihi |
| Portuguese (Português) | Urinar frequentemente |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ปัสสาวะบ่อย |
| Japanese (日本語) | 頻尿 |
What it means
Frequent urination means needing to urinate more often than usual — typically more than eight times in a 24-hour period. It can disrupt sleep if it occurs at night, a condition called nocturia. Common causes include drinking large amounts of fluids, urinary tract infections, diabetes mellitus or insipidus, overactive bladder, prostate enlargement in men, pregnancy, and diuretic medications. Frequent urination accompanied by excessive thirst, burning, blood in the urine, or pain should be evaluated by a healthcare provider. In diabetic patients, frequent urination is one of the first signs that blood sugar is poorly controlled.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have to urinate every hour, even through the night.
Tengo que orinar cada hora, incluso durante la noche.
I've been waking up three or four times a night to use the bathroom.
Me despierto tres o cuatro veces por noche para ir al baño.
I urinate large amounts every time, not just small amounts.
Cada vez orino en grandes cantidades, no solo pequeñas cantidades.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
R35 PolyuriaRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026