From the Guidelines
Pollakiuria is often caused by overactive bladder (OAB), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or other factors such as psychological stress or anxiety, and can be diagnosed based on symptoms of frequent urination without an increase in total daily urine volume. The condition is commonly seen in children between ages 3-8 and is considered a benign, self-limiting disorder. According to the study by 1, symptoms of OAB include urinary frequency, urgency, and nocturia, which can be bothersome to patients.
When evaluating patients with pollakiuria, it's essential to rule out other conditions such as urinary tract infections or diabetes, and to consider the patient's medical history and current medications, as certain medications can exacerbate symptoms, as noted in the study by 1. The study by 1 also highlights the importance of distinguishing between nocturnal polyuria and OAB, as the treatment approaches may differ.
In terms of management, supportive care, addressing any underlying stressors, and maintaining normal fluid intake are the mainstays of treatment, as supported by the study by 1. If symptoms persist beyond 6 months or are accompanied by other concerning symptoms, further evaluation and referral to a specialist may be warranted, as recommended in the study by 1.
Key factors to consider in the diagnosis and treatment of pollakiuria include:
- Ruling out other conditions such as urinary tract infections or diabetes
- Considering the patient's medical history and current medications
- Distinguishing between nocturnal polyuria and OAB
- Providing supportive care and addressing underlying stressors
- Maintaining normal fluid intake
- Referring to a specialist if symptoms persist or are accompanied by other concerning symptoms, as recommended in the study by 1.
Overall, the cause of pollakiuria is often multifactorial, and a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment is necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes, as supported by the studies by 1.
From the FDA Drug Label
Overactive bladder happens when you cannot control your bladder muscle. When the muscle contracts too often or cannot be controlled, you get symptoms of overactive bladder, which are leakage of urine (urge urinary incontinence), needing to urinate right away (urgency), and needing to urinate often (frequency) The cause of pollakiuria (frequent urination) is overactive bladder, which occurs when the bladder muscle contracts too often or cannot be controlled 2.
- Key factors that contribute to overactive bladder include:
- Uncontrolled bladder muscle contractions
- Inability to control the bladder muscle
- Symptoms of overactive bladder include:
- Urge urinary incontinence
- Urgency
- Frequency (urinating often)