Frequent urination is a medical condition in which a person has the urge to pass urine after very small intervals. The urine passed may be normal, scanty or large in quantity; may happen in the day or at night. Frequent urination may be accompanied by pain or burning while urinating, an urgent need to urinate, smell in urine, pain in the lower back, lower abdomen, or pelvic region and fever depending on the cause behind it.
The problem of frequent urination can be effectively treated with the use of natural homeopathic remedies. Banking on homeopathic remedies for frequent urination can really pay off. By addressing the underlying cause, it brings great relief in frequent urination as well as any attending symptoms like pain, burning when urination, urgency to pass urine. It works great in both acute as well as chronic cases of frequent urination. Homeopathic medicines gradually reduce the increased frequency to pass urine without any adverse effects.
Homeopathic prescription for frequent urination is done after a detailed case analysis by a homeopathic doctor. The natural remedies for frequent passing of urine are selected based upon the particular symptoms of each individual. While recommending the best medicine, the quantity of urine, its color, any associated offensiveness and the time of aggravation are noted down. The absence or presence of pain or burning sensation while passing urine or afterwards is also considered. It is after the complete evaluation of the symptoms that the most suitable remedy is administered to the patient to get rid of frequent urination.
Homeopathy goes to the core of the problem of frequent urination and aims to cure rather than just provide temporary relief. It focuses on treating the root cause (like urinary infection, prostate enlargement) which is leading to frequent urine.
As homeopathic medicines are made of natural substances, they effectively treat frequent urination in a safe, gentle manner.
Top 6 Homeopathic Remedies for Frequent Urination
The top-ranked homeopathic medicines to treat frequent urination are Cantharis, Lycopodium, Merc Sol, Sabal Serrulata, Equisetum Hyemale and Thuja.
1. Cantharis —For Frequent Urination With Pain, Burning And In UTI Cases
Cantharis is one of the best remedies when there is a frequent need to urinate with pain, and burning in urethra especially in UTI cases. The urge to pass urine is almost ineffectual as it is renewed soon after urinating and the person is not satisfied. For using Cantharis, the pain/burning is present before, during, and after urination. The urine may feel very hot and at times blood in urine may appear. The urine is also scanty or it is passed drop by drop.
When to use Cantharis?
It is primarily indicated for managing frequent urination accompanied with pain and burning and offers best help in UTI cases.
How to use Cantharis?
It is available in different potenices from low to high potency, however initially it is advised to take it in 30C potency two to three times a day.
2. Lycopodium — For Frequent Urination At Night
Lycopodium stands out as the leading natural treatment for frequent urination at night. The person needing Lycopodium frequently wakes up at night to pass urine. The urine passed may be scanty or large in quantity, but night aggravation is marked. Lycopodium is also the ideal remedy in cases of cystitis, bladder calculi or enlarged prostate leading to frequent urination at night. For using Lycopodium in case of frequent urination at night, the urine may be of varying characters, including pale, dark, clear, foamy, red or milky. One characteristic feature that accompanies frequent urination is backache that gets worse before urinating.
When to use Lycopodium?
This medicine is highly recommended to manage frequent urine at night either scanty or large in quantity.
How to use Lycopodium?
The potency of this medicine differs from case to case from low to high. But usually its use is done in 30C potency that can be taken once or twice a day.
3. Merc Sol — For Frequent Urination Both In Day and Night
Merc Sol is an excellent medicine for frequent urination occurring during day and at night time. There may be an urge to pass almost every hour. The urine stream is weak and little urine passes at a time. Burning in urethra may be felt when beginning to pass urine.
When to use Merc Sol?
Merc Sol is a highly suitable medicine for managing cases of frequent urine present both in day and night with scanty urination.
How to use Merc Sol?
One may take it in 30C potency once or twice a day as per severity of complaint.
4. Sabal Serrulata—For Frequent Urination In Enlarged Prostate Cases
Sabal Serrulata is the most frequently used medicine to treat cases of frequent urination in prostate cases. It can be used when a person has a frequent urge to pass urine, which may or may not be painful. Night aggravation of frequent urination in enlarged prostate cases also calls for the use of Sabal Serrulata. There is a feeling of fullness in the bladder. There is pain when initiating urination.
When to use Sabal Serrulata?
It is the best choice of medicine to deal with frequent urination in cases of enlarged prostate.
How to use Sabal Serrulata?
Its use is usually considered in Q (i.e. mother tincture) form that can be used twice or thrice a day.
5. Equisetum Hyemale —For Frequent Urination With Large Quantity Of Urine
Equisetum Hyemale is wonderful medicine when there is a frequent urge to pass urine and the urine is very large. This symptom may be most often disturbing at night. The urine passed is mostly clear. In some persons, the desire to urinate can be almost constant. Along with frequent urination, the person may experience a sharp pain while passing urine or after urinating. Pain and distension of the bladder with urine that does not disappear even after urinating are the associated symptoms.
When to use Equisetum Hyemale?
This medicine can be considered for cases where frequent urination is attended with passage of large quantities of urine.
How to use Equisetum Hyemale?
It can be used in both low and high potencies among which the most commonly used is 30C potency once to thrice a day, depending on the severity of the symptoms.
6. Thuja — For Frequent Urine Attended With Urgency To Urinate
Thuja is a well-indicated medicine when frequent urine is accompanied with urgency to urinate. Those requiring this medicine have to immediately hurry to pass urine as soon as one feels the urge to urinate. Frequent urge to pass urine occurs especially at night time. The urinary stream is thin. Cutting sensation in the bladder and urethra are felt.
When to use Thuja?
One may opt its use when along with increased frequency of urine there is a need to immediately pass urine when one feels the urge.
How to use Thuja?
To begin with, one may use its 30C potency once a day.
Causes of Frequent Urination
It may occur just from too much fluid intake in a day, drinking caffeine or alcohol in some persons. While in others there might be some medical reason behind it as discussed further. These include diabetes mellitus, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), prostate enlargement in males, overactive bladder (a condition leading to frequent and a sudden urge to pass urine), stones in urinary bladder, pregnancy and inflamed urinary bladder (Cystitis).
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I am a 83+ yrs old male suffering from frequent and excessive urination with irresistible urge.Many times urine passes in under garment, pants.I am thoroughly disgusted with my self as it is shameful.
I am also a heart patient with two stents and Pace Maker,hearing loss,weak eyesight.
Can you please suggest effective medicines.
Thanks,
G.S.Verma