Do not limit your fluid intake to avoid urinating. You could become dehydrated, which can cause other medical problems.
- Try to spread out your fluid intake during the day.
- If the urge to urinate wakes you frequently, limit your fluid intake in the evening. Empty your bladder before bedtime.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol. These substances make your body try to get rid of water and will increase the number of times you need to urinate.
Credits
| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology/Oncology |
| Last Updated | March 31, 2006 |
Author:Monica Rhodes
Last Updated: 03/31/2006
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