frequent urination

[Marinu]

I have visited at least 5 doctors, that included two GPs, a Gynocologist and two Urologists in the US but to no avail.  The conclusion to this was that I had small traces of blood in my urine, indicating some form of irritation in my bladder.  None of the medication that I was given helped resolve my problems.  I do know that I do not have a urinary tract infection, however I have still not been able to remedy my problem.  Currently I have been going the the bathroom at least 20 times a day, which disturbs my sleeping and my psychological well being.

I am 22 years old and appear to be healthy otherwise, but I just don't know what to do.  Your advice would be greatly appreciated.  

[5andi]

I hoped someone with a medical background would answer your question. I'm just an experienced patient.I suspect you might have Interstitial Cystitis (http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/interstitialcystitis/) or Overactive Bladder (http://www.medicinenet.com/overactive_bladder/article.htm).

Onset of IC is usually later, like in your forties,although women do develop it earlier.  Frequent, urgent urination is the hallmark of IC, that and bladder/pelvic pain. If you're not having any pain, OAB is more likely.

OBA has frequent, urgent urination, but it's more likely to lead to accidents if you're unable to reach a restroom quickly enough. The sound of running water might also cause you to leak.

These are very simplistic descriptions I've provided, so go to the websites I listed above to find out more. The good news is tere are medications and treatments for both.

Blood in your urine is not typical of IC or OAB, but and can be a sign of something more serious, so please see a urologist.

5andi

[mammawith8]

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