Frequent Urination: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with frequent urination?

Frequent urination may be accompanied by other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms can originate in the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra), the reproductive system, the endocrine system, the cardiovascular system, and other organs and systems of the body.

Possible coexisting urinary tract symptoms

Urinary tract symptoms that can occur with frequent urination include:

• Abdominal, pelvic or flank pain along your abdomen, side or back

• Bladder spasms, pain or cramps, which are felt in the lower abdominal area

• Cloudy urine or urine color changes, such as dark, tea-colored, colorless, or bloody or pink-tinged urine

• Dysuria (burning pain or discomfort with urination or difficulty passing urine)

• Foul urine odor

• Incontinence, leaking urine, or dribbling of urine

• Urgency, a sudden intense need to urinate

Possible coexisting symptoms related to other body systems

Symptoms related to other organs or body systems that can occur with frequent urination include:

• Abdominal swelling

• Excessive thirst and hunger

• Fever

• Shivering (chills)

• Unexpected weight loss or weight gain

• Unusual vaginal or penile discharge

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, frequent urination can occur with symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these serious symptoms:

• Bloody urine

• Change in level of consciousness or alertness, such as passing out or unresponsiveness

• Change in mental status or sudden behavior change, such as confusion, disorientation, delirium, lethargy, hallucinations and delusions

• High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)

• Severe abdominal pain or flank pain (along your abdomen, side, or low back)