What to Do If a Child Has Frequent Urination?

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What to Do If a Child Has Frequent Urination?

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It’s possible that the child is drinking an excessive amount of water, leading to increased urine frequency. If the child drinks little water but has frequent and small amounts of urine, this situation requires consideration of urinary tract infections, especially common in girls due to their shorter urethras. Also, boys with long foreskins or phimosis are prone to urinary tract infections. If a child has unusually frequent and large amounts of urine without signs of urinary tract infection, be aware of endocrine system diseases such as diabetes or diabetes insipidus.