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Warning-sign checks

Urination - excessive amount: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services if you become confused, faint, are difficult to wake, or develop rapid, deep breathing.

    These symptoms can occur with a severe blood sugar or fluid-balance problem and require immediate care.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek same-day medical advice if the change is sudden and you also have vomiting, marked weakness, significant dizziness, difficulty keeping fluids down, or signs of dehydration.

    Prompt assessment is also appropriate during pregnancy or if you take medicines that affect blood sugar, fluid balance, or kidney function.

    Children with new excessive urination, intense thirst, new bed-wetting, weight loss, vomiting, or unusual sleepiness need prompt medical assessment.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Arrange a routine appointment if excessive urination lasts more than several days, keeps returning, wakes you repeatedly, or has no clear explanation.

    You should also make an appointment if it comes with persistent thirst, weight loss, tiredness, blurred vision, or recurrent infections.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Urination - excessive amount. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.