What Causes Increased Frequency Of Urination?

Posted on Mon, 3 Feb 2014

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Mon, 3 Feb 2014 Answered on

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Question : My daughter who will be 2 years this March appears to be passing more urine, close to 15-18 times in a day. Is this something normal or need any medical attention? If yes, please advise the best approach. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer: To rule out possibility of urinary tract infection Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Mr XXXXXXX Recent increased frequency of urination in female child one needs to consider the possibility of urinary tract infection. I would suggest getting Urine routine and microscopy examination done. If it's normal then there is no cause for concern. In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS, MS, MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (4 minutes later)

Thank you so much. Can you please suggest the specific name of the tests to be done?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer: urine routine and microscopy examination Detailed Answer: Hi Dear Mr XXXXXXX The specific test is Urine for Protein, sugar and microscopy examination. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar