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AnonymousVerified User
Male • 2026. 02. 06.
I've been urinating a lot lately. I haven't counted them exactly at home, but I go really often when I'm out.
Basically, I go once before getting in the car, and then again 10 minutes after getting out.
Even during a short 1.5 to 2-hour outing, I probably go 6-7 times.
Lately, I've also been going 3-4 times before bed...
I once went to the hospital because it was so painful that it interfered with my sleep, and luckily it got better with medication.
I don't know if it's prostate enlargement or something else, but it doesn't hurt these days.
However, I'm still going 3-4 times before bed and frequently during the week, so I'm wondering if there's a problem.
Should I seek professional treatment at a tertiary hospital rather than a primary one?
It's so frequent that it's getting bothersome.
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Kyung-ho Ryu
Medical Director, Goldman Urology Clinic Gangnam
It must be very uncomfortable for you to visit the bathroom so many times during a short outing and even before going to sleep. Urinating 6-7 times during a 2-hour outing is significantly higher than the average frequency.
These symptoms can be caused by various factors such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or overactive bladder, and it is necessary to check for symptoms like urgency or a feeling of residual urine.
Rather than visiting a tertiary (large) hospital right away, I recommend visiting an urology clinic first for basic tests. Most urinary discomforts can be diagnosed and managed effectively at urology clinics equipped with proper diagnostic systems, so do not worry too much.
For now, try to reduce beverages that irritate the bladder, such as caffeine or alcohol, and if symptoms persist, it is important to find where the irritation is coming from—whether it's the bladder muscle or nerves—to regain a comfortable daily life.
At our urology clinic, we identify each patient's symptoms and health status based on rich clinical experience at each branch and provide customized treatment plans.
Since finding the cause is the first step in treatment, I recommend seeing a urologist if symptoms continue. I hope this helps. Thank you.
* This answer is based on medical documents and cannot replace an actual diagnosis.
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