Question

What could be wrong if a child urinates frequently during the day?

Answer

Frequent urination during the day in children may be due to neurogenic frequency, which is common in pre-school children, particularly those aged 4-5 years. The characteristic is an increase in the number of daily urinations without a change in urine volume. The frequency of urination can rise from 6-8 times a day to 20-30 times, even more than 10 times an hour, with very little urine each time. It’s worth noting that children typically do not experience frequent urination during sleep. This condition often becomes more severe before bedtime, during meals, or while at school. Treatment methods include:

  1. Educating children that they are healthy and that the symptoms of frequent urination will improve quickly.
  2. Eliminating any possible negative psychological factors and encouraging them to express what distresses them.
  3. Being patient with pre-school children and avoiding scolding or reprimanding.
  4. Organizing relaxed and enjoyable activities in childcare institutions to prevent excessive stress.