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What Causes Frequent Urination After A Concussion?

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Posted on Wed, 4 Mar 2015
Question: got a concussion 4 days ago. now it seems like I have to urinate every couple of hours . Does this make sense?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be due to concussion

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
Increased frequency of urination is not a recognised after effect of concussion.
The usual symptoms are Loss of consciousness
Difficulty remembering events before/after the injury
Poor concentration/memory- often presenting as difficulty with schoolwork
Headache
Visual issues (diploplia, poor peripheral vision, unequal pupils)
Emotional outburst or personality changes (crying or laughing at inappropriate times, acting more silent than usual)
Balance issues
Vomiting or stomach upset
Weakness or odd sensations in the arms or legs
Fatigue and irritability
The common causes of increased urination are diabetes, urinary tract infection and anxiety.
Please get a blood sugar and urine examination done.
Take care,
Dr Noble Zachariah
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What Causes Frequent Urination After A Concussion?

Brief Answer: Unlikely to be due to concussion Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query. Increased frequency of urination is not a recognised after effect of concussion. The usual symptoms are Loss of consciousness Difficulty remembering events before/after the injury Poor concentration/memory- often presenting as difficulty with schoolwork Headache Visual issues (diploplia, poor peripheral vision, unequal pupils) Emotional outburst or personality changes (crying or laughing at inappropriate times, acting more silent than usual) Balance issues Vomiting or stomach upset Weakness or odd sensations in the arms or legs Fatigue and irritability The common causes of increased urination are diabetes, urinary tract infection and anxiety. Please get a blood sugar and urine examination done. Take care, Dr Noble Zachariah