WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: What is polyuria? Polyuria is a condition that causes you to urinate an abnormally large amount of urine. You may urinate more often during the day and at night. What increases my risk of polyuria? - Drinking large amounts of caffeine and alcohol
- Medicines, such as diuretics or antiseizure medicines
- Dye used during imaging tests, such as CT scans
- Medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disease
- Excessive thirst caused by diabetes insipidus
How is polyuria diagnosed? Your healthcare provider will examine you and ask about your symptoms. He will ask if you have any health conditions. Tell him if you take any medicines or supplements. Your healthcare provider will ask about the amount and types of liquids you drink each day. He may request blood or urine tests to find the cause of your polyuria. How is polyuria treated? Treatment for polyuria depends on the cause. If you have a condition that causes you polyuria, your condition will be treated. If you have a medicine that causes your polyuria, your medicine may need to be changed. How can I manage polyuria? - Limit caffeine and alcohol. These may make your polyuria worse.
- Drink enough liquids. Polyuria can lead to dehydration. Ask your healthcare provider how much liquids you should drink each day.
- Keep track of how often and how much you urinate. Your healthcare provider may also ask you to keep track of the type of liquids you drink each day. Ask him how to measure the amount you urinate.
- Weigh yourself each day. Polyuria or certain medical conditions that cause polyuria can lead to weight loss.
When should I contact my healthcare provider? - You lose weight without trying.
- Your symptoms do not improve, or they get worse, even with treatment.
- You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
When should I seek immediate care or call 911? - You have blood in your urine.
- You have symptoms of dehydration, such as dark yellow urine, dry mouth and lips, and dry skin.
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