Causes of Urinary Frequency in Men

Frequent urination may be caused by diseases affecting the urinary tract at any level. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), the bladder, and the duct through which urine flows from the bladder out of the body (urethra).

Several factors may be linked to frequent urination, such as:

1. Infection, disease, injury or irritation of the bladder
2. Conditions that increase urine production
3. Changes in muscles, nerves or other tissues affecting bladder function
4. Certain cancer treatments
5. Drugs or beverages that increase urine production

Depending on what’s causing your frequent urination, you may experience other urinary problems, such as:

1. Pain or discomfort during urination
2. A strong urge to urinate
3. Difficulty urinating
4. Loss of bladder control
5. Unusual urine color

If you are a man, then certain things might be more common than others, and Dr. Nimeh will be testing for the most common causes first. Specific diseases, conditions or other causes of frequent urination in men include the following (click through to learn more on each):

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Bladder stones
• Interstitial cystitis (also called painful bladder syndrome)
• Overactive bladder
• Prostatitis (infection or inflammation of the prostate)
• Urethral stricture (narrowing of the urethra)
• Urinary tract infection (UTI)