You may have noticed that you often feel the urge to urinate every 10-15 minutes after drinking water. Many people reduce their water intake to avoid this, while others wonder whether this is normal or a sign of something wrong. Let's find out from an expert.  

It is essential to drink adequate amount of water for the proper functioning of our body. Urinating after drinking water is also a natural process. We all know that we should drink at least 2-3 litres of water throughout the day, but most people are not aware about how many times it is normal to urinate in a day. You must have noticed that sometimes after drinking water, you feel the urge to urinate every 10-15 minutes. To avoid this, many people reduce their water intake, while some people have this question in their mind whether this is normal or a sign of something wrong. Let us know the answer from the expert. Dr. Bhanu Mishra, Consultant-Nephrologist, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh is giving information about this.

Is it normal to urinate every 10-15 minutes after drinking water?

• Feeling the urge to urinate every 10-15 minutes after drinking water can be a cause for concern for many people. This condition doesn't always indicate a serious problem, but there may be some underlying causes that need attention.
• Sometimes, when a person drinks too much water too quickly or too quickly, the body produces more urine to flush out the excess water. This causes the bladder to fill quickly, leading to frequent urination.
• In fact, some people have a very sensitive bladder, causing the urge to urinate even with a small amount of urine. Additionally, tea, coffee, caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, and artificial sweeteners can all irritate the bladder.
• Stress and anxiety can also aggravate this problem, because mental pressure has a direct impact on our body functions.
• If frequent urination is accompanied by burning, pain, bad odor, fatigue, or excessive thirst, it could be a sign of a urine infection, diabetes, an overactive bladder, or hormonal imbalance. Certain medications, especially those that increase urination, can also cause it.

• To avoid this, one should drink small amounts of water throughout the day, avoid caffeine and try to reduce stress.
• If this problem persists for a long time, it is important to consult a doctor so that the exact cause can be found out and proper treatment can be given.

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