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Urination - excessive volume
Alternative Names: Polyuria Home Care: Intake and output of fluids should be monitored. Record daily weights at the same time(s) and on the same scales. Call your health care provider if: Excessive urination occurs over several days, and it is not explained by medications or increase in fluids. What to expect at your health care provider's office: Text Continues Below The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed. Medical history questions documenting the excessive urine volume in detail may include: Time pattern How long has this been noticed? Does the volume of urine remain comparable from one day to the next? Is the volume large one day and small the next day? What time of day does the problem seem worse? Quality What color is the urine? Has any blood been noticed in the urine? How many times each day is urination necessary? What about at night? Any problems controlling urine? Aggravating factors What makes the problem worse? Does drinking large volumes of fluid increase the urine volume? Relieving factors Is there anything that helps relieve the problem? Does restricting fluid intake reduce the urine volume? Other What other symptoms are also present? Is there any pain or burning when urinating? Is there back or abdominal pain? Is there a fever? Is bed wetting a problem? What medications are being taken? Is there a family history of diabetes or kidney problems? Has there been previous urinary tract infections? Dietary factors: What is the amount of fluids consumed each day? Salt? Caffeine? Alcohol? Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>