Urinary frequency refers to a condition in which people urinate more that what is typical for them. MedlinePlus says that this can present as a sudden urge to urinate to relieve bladder discomfort. Sometimes, bacteria or weakened bladder muscles can lead to urinary frequency. Fortunately, the causes of urinary frequency have specific treatment options.
Prostatitis
Prostatitis refers to an infection or inflammation of the prostate gland in males, says MedlinePlus. Symptoms of prostatitis include urinary frequency, testicular pain, bloody urine, blood in the semen, fever, chills and stomach pain. Prostatitis also leads to low back pain, pain with bowel movements and foul-smelling urine.
Prostatitis is due to such bacteria as Enterococci, Escheria coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus mirabilis. Sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomonas are just some of the diseases that can lead to prostatitis. Sometimes, a urinary tract infection, trauma or anal intercourse can also lead to prostatitis.
Antibiotic medications such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, fluoroquinolones and ceftriaxone can help manage prostatitis. Avoiding alcohol, caffeine and hot spicy foods and taking warm baths can help manage prostatitis. Sometimes, surgery may be necessary to manage prostatitis.
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, refers to a condition that affects 1 million people in the United States, says the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms of interstitial cystitis include frequent urination during the day and night, the urge to urinate and chronic pelvic pain. Interstitial cystitis can also lead to pelvic pain during sexual intercourse.
The Mayo Clinic says that heredity, infection, allergies and an infection may contribute to interstitial cystitis.
Treating interstitial cystitis involves taking such medications as ibuprofen, tricyclic antidepressants and antihistamines. Sometimes, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation may be used to manage interstitial cystitis. In some instances, medications such as dimethyl sulfoxide can be placed into the bladder. Surgery may be used as a last resort to treat interstitial cystitis.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence refers to a medical problem in which people cannot control their bladder. The Mayo Clinic says that symptoms of urinary incontinence include dribbling urine, especially when sneezing, coughing or laughing, having the urge to urinate, frequent urination and not being able to make it to the bathroom in time.
Alcohol, caffeine, dehydration, constipation, urinary tract infecitons, pregnancy and childbirth are just some of the causes of urinary incontinence.
Treatment for urinary incontinence involves doing pelvic exercises, limiting fluids and taking such medications as topical estrogen, oxybutynin or imipramine. Sometimes, a device such as a pessary can be inserted into the vagina to help prevent urinary incontinence. Botulism toxin A injections and surgery are also other methods to treat urinary incontinence.
