Why do I keep needing to pee?

Question

Can somebody please help me? I'm a 12 year old boy. I have a peeing problem at the moment. Every like 1 minute I keep needing to pee. It's very annoying, and plus it is dreadful when I need to go and there is nowhere to go. Please help me, I have cried over this. Could someone tell me what to do and how to get rid of this problem etc.?

Answer 1

well you may need to see the doctor  as this may be a thyroid problem or juvenile diabetes

or your system may not be developed all the way yet ..it may bee an over active blatter to

are you thirsty all the time  tired sleepy ..

or if you drink to much then slow it down you still need  to see a doctor

Answer 2

You probably should drink less water.

Answer 3

You have no need to cry, but you should be telling your parents what you're experiencing. It sounds like Urinary Tract Infection, which can be fixed with home remedies. If you have cranberry juice, drink a lot of that and water to flush the infection out. When you feel the urge to go, definetely go so the infection doesn't harbor in your bladder. Also, keep the area clean so you don't send the infection back into your body. If it doesn't improve, tell your parents. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

you may have a urinary tract infection - don't worry it's not serious. see your GP for antibiotics.  

Answer 5

dont listen to "txsteele" he doesnt know what hes talking about hes just a kid. anyways i think you just have an overactive bladder. its okay. it especially happens when you drink a lot. its actually healthy to drink a lot and go pee because your body needs to get rid of the bad things it doesnt need. water cleanses out the body. you can take medications to stop it but i wouldnt recommend it for you at such a young age. dont be embarrassed. when i was young i always had to go to the bathroom. when you get a bit older it may get better. although i know it can get very annoying to keep stopping what your doing to use the restroom. good luck :)

EDIT: or it could be UTI (urinary track infection)

heres some info i looked up for you:

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. Although urine contains a variety of fluids, salts, and waste products, it usually does not have bacteria in it.When bacteria get into the bladder or kidney and multiply in the urine, they cause a UTI. The most common type of UTI is a bladder infection which is also often called cystitis. Another kind of UTI is a kidney infection, known as pyelonephritis, and is much more serious. Although they cause discomfort, urinary tract infections can usually be quickly and easily treated when the patient sees a doctor promptly.Studies have shown that breastfeeding can reduce the risk of UTI's in infants.

UTIs are most common in sexually active women and increase in people living with diabetes and people with sickle-cell disease or anatomical malformations of the urinary tract.

Since bacteria can enter the urinary tract through the urethra (an ascending infection), poor toilet habits can predispose to infection, but other factors (pregnancy in women, prostate enlargement in men) are also important and in many cases the initiating event is unclear.

While ascending infections are generally the rule for lower urinary tract infections and cystitis, the same may not necessarily be true for upper urinary tract infections like pyelonephritis which may be hematogenous in origin.

Allergies can be a hidden factor in urinary tract infections. For example, allergies to foods can irritate the bladder wall and increase susceptibility to urinary tract infections. Keep track of your diet and have allergy testing done to help eliminate foods that may be a problem. Urinary tract infections after sexual intercourse can be also be due to an allergy to latex condoms, spermicides, or oral contraceptives. In this case review alternative methods of birth control with your doctor.

The use of urinary catheters in both women and men who are elderly, people experiencing nervous system disorders and people who are convalescing or unconscious for long periods of time may result in an increased risk of urinary tract infection for a variety of reasons. Scrupulous aseptic technique may decrease this risk.

The bladder wall is coated with various mannosylated proteins, such as Tamm-Horsfall proteins (THP), which interfere with the binding of bacteria to the uroepithelium. As binding is an important factor in establishing pathogenicity for these organisms, its disruption results in reduced capacity for invasion of the tissues.[clarify] Moreover, the unbound bacteria are more easily removed when voiding. The use of urinary catheters (or other physical trauma) may physically disturb this protective lining, thereby allowing bacteria to invade the exposed epithelium.

Elderly individuals, both men and women, are more likely to harbor bacteria in their genitourinary system at any time. These bacteria may be associated with symptoms and thus require treatment with an antibiotic. The presence of bacteria in the urinary tract of older adults, without symptoms or associated consequences, is also a well recognized phenomenon which may not require antibiotics. This is usually referred to as asymptomatic bacteriuria. The overuse of antibiotics in the context of bacteriuria among the elderly is a concerning and controversial issue.

Women are more prone to UTIs than males because in females, the urethra is much shorter and closer to the a**s than in males,and they lack the bacteriostatic properties of prostatic secretions. Among the elderly, UTI frequency is in roughly equal proportions in women and men.

A common cause of UTI is an increase in sexual activity, such as vigorous sexual intercourse with a new partner. The term "honeymoon cystitis" has been applied to this phenomenon.

A patient with dysuria (painful voiding) and urinary frequency generally has a spot mid-stream urine sample sent for urinalysis, specifically the presence of nitrites, leukocytes or leukocyte esterase. If there is a high bacterial load without the presence of leukocytes, it is most likely due to contamination. The diagnosis of UTI is confirmed by a urine culture.

If the urine culture is negative:

symptoms of urethritis may point at Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrheae infection.

symptoms of cystitis may point at interstitial cystitis.

in men, prostatitis may present with dysuria.

In severe infection, characterized by fever, rigors or flank pain, urea and creatinine measurements may be performed to assess whether renal function has been affected.

Most cases of lower urinary tract infections in females are benign and do not need exhaustive laboratory work-ups. However, UTI in young infants must receive some imaging study, typically a retrograde urethrogram, to ascertain the presence/absence of congenital urinary tract anomalies. Males too must be investigated further. Specific methods of investigation include x-ray, Nuclear Medicine, MRI and CAT scan technology

Most uncomplicated UTIs can be treated with oral antibiotics such as trimethoprim, cephalosporins, nitrofurantoin, or a fluoroquinolone (e.g. ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin). These are usually taken for 3 days in young adults, and 5 days in the elderly. Whilst co-trimoxazole was previously internationally used (and continues to be used in the U.S.), the additional of the sulfonamide gave little additional benefit compared to the trimethoprim component alone, but was responsible for its high incidence of mild allergic reactions and rare but serious complications.

If the patient has symptoms consistent with pyelonephritis, intravenous antibiotics may be indicated. Regimens vary, usually Aminoglycosides (such as Gentamicin) are used in combination with a beta-lactam, such as Ampicillin or Ceftriaxone. These are continued for 48 hours after fever subsides. The patient may then be discharged home on oral antibiotics for a further 5 days.

If the patient makes a poor response to IV antibiotics (marked by persistent fever, worsening renal function), then imaging is indicated to rule out formation of an abscess either within or around the kidney, or the presence of an obstructing lesion such as a stone or tumor.

As an at-home treatment, increased water-intake, frequent voiding, the avoidance of sugars and sugary foods, drinking unsweetened cranberry juice, taking cranberry supplements, as well as taking vitamin C with the last meal of the day can shorten the time duration of the infection[citation needed]. Sugars and alcohol can feed the bacteria causing the infection, and worsen pain and other symptoms. Vitamin C at night raises the acidity of the urine, which retards the growth of bacteria in the urinary tract. However, if pain is in the back region (suggesting kidney infection) or if pain persists, if there is fever, or if blood is present in the urine, doctor care is recommended.

The following are measures that studies suggest may reduce the incidence of urinary tract infections. These may be appropriate for people, especially women, with recurrent infections:

Cleaning the urethral meatus (the opening of the urethra) after intercourse has been shown to be of some benefit; however, whether this is done with an antiseptic or a placebo ointment (an ointment containing no active ingredient) does not appear to matter.

It has been advocated that cranberry juice can decrease the incidence of UTI (some of these opinions are referenced in External Links section). A specific type of tannin found only in cranberries and blueberries prevents the adherence of certain pathogens (eg. E. coli) to the epithelium of the urinary bladder. A review by the Cochrane Collaboration of randomized controlled trials states "some evidence from trials to show cranberries (juice and capsules) can prevent recurrent infections in women. Many people in the trials stopped drinking the juice, suggesting it may not be a popular intervention".

For post-menopausal women, a randomized controlled trial has shown that intravaginal application of topical estrogen cream can prevent recurrent cystitis.In this study, patients in the experimental group applied 0.5 mg of estriol vaginal cream nightly for two weeks followed by twice-weekly applications for eight months.

Often long courses of low dose antibiotics are taken at night to help prevent otherwise unexplained cases of recurring cystitis.

Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in preventing new infections in recurrent cases.One study showed that urinary tract infection occurrence was reduced by 50% for 6 months. However, this study has been criticized for several reasons.Acupuncture appears to reduce the total amount of residual urine in the bladder[citation needed]. All of the studies are done by one research team without independent reproduction of results.

The following measures seem sensible, but have not been studied:

Cleaning genital areas prior to and after sexual intercourse.

Taking cranberry supplements with lots of water after sexual intercourse.

Men engaging in anal s*x should wear condoms to protect themselves from bacteria.

..hope this helps. you should see a  

Answer 6

honestly could be a prostate problem. Let a doctor check it out before it gets really serious

Answer 7

One thing you can try is drinking cranberry juice. That helps get rid of UTIs. yes, you may pee even more for a few days, but hey. I don't really think it's a UTI, because that causes pain when you urinate.

Are you dehydrated and thirsty from all the peeing? If so, you need to drink more liquid, not less.

I'm thinking your symptom is "urinary urgency." That could be for several reasons, but if the cranberry juice doesn't clear it up, you need to see a doctor. Ask the school nurse or call your doctor and ask about it, if your parents won't schedule an appointment.

It could just be stress. Even puberty? But if it's something serious, getting it diagnosed sooner rather than later means the treatment will be easier.

Answer 8

it depends if you are thirsty like all the time you may have diabetes but if you just drink alot for no reason then drink a bit less

or you have a prostate problem so go to a doctor

Answer 9

This isn't a serious problem, don't get all bent out of shape.  You probably have a mild infection, or just some irritation.  Don't stop drinking water, that will cause worse problems.

Why are your parents doing nothing?  Do they think you're exaggerating because you've complained before about things that were really nothing?  You should tell them again about this problem.  Catch them at a time when they're not distracted.  Say you want to see the doctor.  Repeat until they believe you're serious.  Tell them you're afraid you're going to start wetting your bed.  If you can't get permission to go to the doctor, tell your school nurse about your problem.  Once you get treatment, it should be easy to fix.

Answer 10

There could be a few reasons.......

You could have a urine infection.

You could have got a chill in your bladder.

If it is a chill, when you want to go to pee,  ignore  it, & it may cure itself.

If it persists see a doctor.