Urinary Problems And Injuries, Age 12 And Older: Check Your Symptoms

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When to See a Doctor

Have you had increased urination without an obvious cause?

See significance of increased urination if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

Yes

Are you younger than 18 years old and you have four of the following symptoms?

• Increased thirst and frequent urination, especially at night
• Unexplained increase in appetite
• Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Tingling or numbness in your hands or feet

You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Are you 18 years old or older and you have had four of the following symptoms?

Note:

If you have four or more of the following symptoms, your doctor may want to check you for diabetes. If you have had the symptoms for 2 weeks or longer, call your doctor to schedule an appointment in the next 2 to 3 days.

• Increased thirst and frequent urination, especially at night
• Unexplained increase in appetite
• Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
• Fatigue
• Erection problems
• Blurred vision
• Tingling or numbness in your hands or feet

Yes

Have you urinated more frequently and drunk more fluids for no apparent reason for the past 72 hours?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Last updated:	May 17, 2007
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer