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Why am I peeing 3 times an hour?

Several factors may be linked to frequent urination, such as: Infection, disease, injury or irritation of the bladder. Conditions that increase urine production. Changes in muscles, nerves or other tissues affecting bladder function.

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Frequent urination may be caused by diseases affecting the urinary tract at any level. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), the bladder, and the duct through which urine flows from the bladder out of the body (urethra).

Several factors may be linked to frequent urination, such as:

Infection, disease, injury or irritation of the bladder Conditions that increase urine production Changes in muscles, nerves or other tissues affecting bladder function Certain cancer treatments Drugs or beverages that increase urine production Depending on what's causing your frequent urination, you may experience other urinary problems, such as: Pain or discomfort during urination A strong urge to urinate Difficulty urinating Loss of bladder control Unusual urine color

Specific diseases, conditions or other causes of frequent urination include:

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