All humans do this several times per day on autopilot.
But when was the last time you really sat to think about peeand how and why it happens?
Our bladder size also plays a role.
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How Often Is Normal?
Anywhere from 4 to 10 pees daily can be considered normal if that’s your routine.
Urination can be a reflection of many activities in our bodies or factors in our environment."
Our fluid and food intake, medications and certain health conditions can cause our pee performance to fluctuate.
“Listen to your body.
(See “When to See a Health Care Provider” below for more.)
The following conditions may also be related to how often you pee.
This is not uncommonand can be very bothersome,” says Scarpato.
UTIs may also trigger bladder pain, even when you’re not peeing.
“This pain can make it hard for you to urinate or lead to leakage of urine.
Sometimes, a UTI can cause you to need to go more frequently,” adds Scarpato.
This may result in only small amounts of urine each time they go to the bathroom.
They may refer you to a urologist if needed.
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should also check in with your M.D.
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The Bottom Line
Pee is personal.
As a general rule, the healthy adult, on average, pees 6 to 8 times per day.
Urinating more than 8 times per day is considered “frequent urination.”
At this rate, peeing becomes a daily inconvenience and may be a symptom of an underlying condition.
The body absorbs and processes water fairly quickly, within about 30 minutes or less.
Urine then collects in the bladder until it feels full and tells the body it’s time to pee.
It’s not advisable to hold in urine this long unless absolutely necessary.
Aim to stay hydrated enough to pee once every 3 to 4 hours.
