What your peeing frequency can say about your health

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2024-12-23 05:00:17

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How often one should poop has been a hot topic, with experts saying the numerical range partly depends on several personal factors. But is there a similar prescription for how frequently you should pee?

The answer is yes, experts say — and veering too far outside of this range in either direction likely warrants a close look at your lifestyle habits and health status.

During the day, most healthy people pee about six to eight times, said Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a urologist at Orlando Health and CNN contributor.

“For most, it’s reasonable to need to pee every (three to four) hours during the day,” Brahmbhatt added via email. “At night, ideally, you’re only getting up once or none. If you’re waking up more often, it could mean something’s off.”

Some people may pee up to 10 times per day, especially if they’re drinking a lot of water or other beverages that cause more frequent urination, Brahmbhatt said.