Question
What diseases could cause frequent and small urination in children? Detailed condition and consultation purpose: My son has frequent urination, about every ten minutes, with very little amount each time. I want to know if there could be any diseases? His penis shows no abnormalities, and he has no other unusual symptoms.
Answer
Neurogenic frequency is common in pre-school children, especially among those aged 4 to 5. The main symptom of this condition is an increase in the number of daily voids without an increase in urine volume. Urinalysis is normal. The frequency of urination can increase from the normal 6-8 times a day to 20-30 times, even more than 10 times an hour, with each void being very small, sometimes just a few drops. There is no frequency during sleep, and it often worsens before going to bed, during meals, or while studying. Parents should repeatedly tell their children that they are healthy, and the frequent urination symptoms will improve quickly, thus eliminating any negative psychological factors in the child and encouraging them to express their worries. Parents should be patient with the education of pre-school children and avoid scolding or reprimanding them. Teachers in kindergartens and nurseries should organize some relaxed and enjoyable games for new students and new groups of children, avoid excessive mental tension during class. Understand the children with frequent urination and do not prevent them from urinating. And they should be comforted to focus their attention on other activities.