Symptom guide · General Practice & Family Medicine
Frequent Urination
What frequent urination can point to, how urgent it is, and who assesses it in the UAE.
Also known as urinary frequency, polyuria
At a glance
Quick facts
- Also known as
- urinary frequency, polyuria
- Body region
- Urinary
- Care area
- General Practice & Family Medicine
- Conditions linked
- 8
Possible causes
Conditions that can cause frequent urination
Listed alphabetically. This list is not ranked by likelihood.
- Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaVery common among people with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Long-term condition.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseCommon among people with chronic kidney disease. Long-term condition.
- Generalised Anxiety DisorderCommon among people with generalised anxiety disorder. Long-term condition.
- PrediabetesCommon among people with prediabetes. Long-term condition.
- ProstatitisCommon among people with prostatitis.
- Type 1 DiabetesVery common among people with type 1 diabetes. Long-term condition.
- Type 2 DiabetesVery common among people with type 2 diabetes. Long-term condition.
- Urinary Tract InfectionVery common among people with urinary tract infection.
These figures describe how often each condition causes this symptom — not how likely it is that this symptom is caused by that condition. Most symptoms have a common, harmless explanation.
Treatment by cause
How the causes of frequent urination are treated
Treatment follows the diagnosis, not the symptom. Each row is a linked condition and a treatment used for it.
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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi
Where frequent urination is assessed depends on what is causing it. These are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.
27 Ar Ruwwad St - Shakhbout City - MSH4 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, MetLife +20 more
Al Ruwais, Al Dhafrah
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +16 more
Al Bahyah - Al Bahyah Old - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, Allianz Care +18 more
Abu Dhabi
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +27 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Symptom relief
Treatments used to relieve frequent urination
Related symptoms
Other urinary symptoms
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Who assesses this in the UAE
These are the specialties that treat the conditions linked to this symptom. Every listed doctor holds a UAE licence.
Questions people ask
Can frequent urination be a sign of urinary tract infection?
Yes. Frequent urination: very common among people with urinary tract infection. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can frequent urination be a sign of type 2 diabetes?
Yes. Frequent urination: very common among people with type 2 diabetes. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can frequent urination be a sign of type 1 diabetes?
Yes. Frequent urination: very common among people with type 1 diabetes. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can frequent urination be a sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Yes. Frequent urination: very common among people with benign prostatic hyperplasia. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Keep reading
More about frequent urination
- Can frequent urination be a sign of urinary tract infection?
- Can diabetes medication management help with frequent urination?
- Can frequent urination be a sign of type 2 diabetes?
- Can frequent urination be a sign of type 1 diabetes?
- Can frequent urination be a sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
- Can frequent urination be a sign of prediabetes?
- Can frequent urination be a sign of generalised anxiety disorder?
- Can frequent urination be a sign of chronic kidney disease?
Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.