Question
After drinking alcohol with friends the next day, I found myself needing to urinate frequently. I went to the hospital for a urinalysis, and there were no problems. Now, I urinate about 10 times a day, with little volume, and I always feel the urge to urinate. Could you please explain what’s going on? I’m only 20 years old, so I hope there’s nothing serious?
Answer
Based on your description of frequent urination after drinking alcohol with a constant feeling of needing to urinate, it may be that alcohol is stimulating your urethra. I recommend drinking more water and abstaining from alcohol for a while. Since your urinalysis came back normal, there should be no major issues. It might just be the alcohol stimulating your urethra. Try to avoid spicy and stimulating foods as well as cold foods, and also limit your alcohol consumption.