Question

Is frequent urination in children a sign of urgency?

Answer

On average, adults urinate 4 to 6 times during the day and 0 to 2 times at night. An increase in the frequency of urination is a symptom, not a disease. There are many reasons for increased urination, including nervous and mental factors, post-sickness weakness, parasitic diseases, etc. For children with frequent urination, it is necessary to rule out urinary tract infections, inflammatory conditions in the vulva or penile area, and other factors. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that frequent urination in children is mainly due to weak constitution, kidney Qi deficiency, and bladder dysfunction, leading to insufficient fluidization.