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Urination - excessive volume

Urination - excessive volume

Female urinary tract
Female urinary tract
Male urinary tract
Male urinary tract

Definition:

Excessive volume of urination means that you release abnormally large amounts of urine each day. The medical term for this condition is polyuria. 

Alternative Names:
Polyuria
Considerations:

An excessive volume of urination for an adult would be at least 2.5 liters of urine per day.

Polyuria is a fairly common symptom, which is often noticed when you have to get up to use the bathroom at night.

Common Causes:
Home Care:

Intake and output of fluids should be monitored. Record daily weights at the same time(s) and on the same scales.


Review Date: 6/13/2006
Reviewed By: Neil D. Sherman, MD, Urologist, Essex County, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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