Why do I always have to pee?

The technical term for this is “high urinary frequency,” and it’s one of the most common reasons my patients come to see me. If you suddenly HAVE to go, that’s called “high urinary urgency,” and they often go hand in hand.

The medical literature says that you’re “supposed to” pee between 5 and 8 times a day, and, if you’re over 55, once during the night. Your pee-ing should last between 8 and 10 seconds of flow. But for most of the people who come to see me? They’re peeing way more often than that (sometimes even three times during an hour-long appointment) and, even though they have a desperate need to pee, they can barely manage a few seconds of flow. It can be annoying, and for many people, embarrassing as hell.

The good news is that there’s plenty we can do together to tackle this. Some people benefit from bladder training, where we slowly work up your intervals without peeing, and for others, it might involve some diet and lifestyle modification. Treatment can also involve releasing pelvic tender points, and learning proper toileting practice.

Whatever the plan of action, I’ll be there to guide and support you on the journey.