Causes of Children Urinating Frequently

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There are various causes of children urinating frequently (BAK). On the one hand, this condition is a sign that the child is not dehydrated. However, on the other hand, urinating too often can also indicate a child suffering from certain diseases.  

Normally, children 5 years of age or older urinate 4-7 times a day, depending on how much they drink. A child can be said to urinate frequently if only during the day he has BAK 8 times or more.

Causes of Frequent Urination for Children

It has been previously mentioned that a child who is urinating too often can be a sign of a health problem that he is suffering from. Here are some conditions that can cause children to urinate frequently:

1. Polyuria

Polyuria is one of the causes of frequent urination, which is quite common. The symptom is that the child feels the urge to urinate during the day more frequently than usual. However, urine does not come out completely or only comes out in small amounts.

Children with polyuria can urinate 30-40 times per day. This condition most often occurs in children aged 3–5 years, but can also occur in adolescents.

The cause of polyuria is not certain, but it can occur because the child is feeling stressed or anxious.

2. Urinary tract infection

In addition to frequent urination, children who suffer from urinary tract infections (UTIs) also generally experience other symptoms, such as pain when urinating, cloudy or bloody urine, fever, and abdominal pain.

UTIs are caused by bacteria that cause infection or inflammation in the bladder wall.

3. Incomplete urination

When the child is doing activities, such as playing or studying, the child may rush to the toilet so that he does not urinate completely. This keeps the urge to urinate because the bladder is not completely emptied.

4. Inflammation of the sex organs

The cause of the next frequent urination of the child is inflammation of the genital area or intimate organs. In girls, inflammation can develop around the vagina and this condition is called vulvovaginitis .

Meanwhile, in boys, inflammation can occur in the foreskin or head of the penis. This condition is known as balanitis .

This inflammation can be caused by a bacterial or fungal infection, an allergic reaction, or the use of improper soap.

5. Urination disorders

Disorders of urination or urinary dysfunction are divided into two types. The first is neurogenic urinary dysfunction, which is a disorder of the nervous system of the brain or spinal cord that affects bladder control.

The second is non-neurogenic urinary dysfunction, which is a disorder caused by weak bladder muscles, obstruction of urine flow, or incomplete urination.

In addition to causing children to urinate more frequently, this condition also makes children feel that their urination is incomplete. The flow of urine when urinating also looks slow.

6. Diabetes mellitus

Children who suffer from diabetes mellitus generally urinate more frequently and the amount of urine that is excreted is also a lot. In addition, children also get thirsty easily, resulting in the desire to drink more water.

7. Diabetes insipidus

Diabetes insipidus is a rare cause of frequent urination in children. Children who suffer from this condition generally experience antidiuretic hormone (ADH) disorders, so that water absorption by the kidneys is impaired.

As a result, the body will lose fluids more easily, causing frequent urination and extreme thirst.

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