What is urinary frequency in children?

Urinary frequency in children is defined as urinating more than 8 times during the daytime in small amounts, and/or waking up one or more times at night to urinate. When combined with urinary urgency, this is classified as Overactive Bladder syndrome (OAB).

How common is overactive bladder (OAB) in children?

Overactive bladder syndrome affects approximately 23% of children starting at age 5, decreasing to about 12% by age 13. It can negatively impact a child's self-esteem and overall development.

What drinks and foods can trigger overactive bladder in children?

Beverages and foods that can worsen OAB symptoms in children include caffeine-containing drinks, chocolate, citrus fruits and juices, and carbonated drinks. These should be minimized or avoided.

How is urinary frequency in children treated without medication?

Conservative treatment includes educating the child and family about OAB, scheduling voiding every 2–3 hours during the day, teaching proper toilet posture (legs slightly apart with foot support), minimizing fluid intake before bedtime, avoiding trigger beverages, and treating constipation if present.

What medication is approved for overactive bladder in children?

Oxybutynin is the only oral medication approved by the US FDA for treating overactive bladder in children. Common side effects include dry mouth, dry eyes, dry skin, and constipation. Other off-label medications or bladder injections may be considered in severe cases.

When should I take my child to a urologist for urinary frequency?

If your child urinates more than 8 times per day, wakes up at night to urinate, has sudden strong urges to urinate, or if conservative measures at home are not helping, you should consult a pediatric urologist for proper evaluation and a tailored treatment plan.

Urinary frequency in Children – Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone

Last updated: 4 月 7, 2026

Soarawee Weerasopone，泌尿科医生

曼谷医院总部，曼谷

Samitivej Sriracha 医院, 春武里府

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儿童和成人都参观了我的泌尿科办公室。小儿患者最常抱怨的症状是“尿频”。尿频通常伴随尿急，在医学专业人员中将其归类为一种症状，称为膀胱过度活动症（OAB）。据报道，这种OAB综合征可能是从5岁开始的23%，到13岁时会下降到12%，对自尊产生负面影响，并损害其发展。

让我们跳到重点和尿频和尿急的定义。

尿频一般被定义为白天排尿超过8次。

儿童尿频

白天–少量排尿量，每天超过8次。
夜间–一个或多个夜间排尿

过多的紧急排尿感是膀胱过度活动综合征的一种症状。

尿急

有紧急排尿的感觉，在尿液开始流走之前，他们可能无法上厕所。

虽然我们已经确认了诊断；具有完整的历史记录；体格检查和实验室检查，然后我们将讨论分为保守治疗和口服药物的治疗计划。

含咖啡因的饮料可能会触发OAB。

保守治疗
- 教育儿童和家庭了解儿童尿频的性质以及治疗目标
- 间隔时间–白天每2 – 3小时排定的排尿时间
- 教授适当的排尿技巧–孩子们应该稍微分开双腿，当厕所不适合他们时，脚架应该有助于平衡他们的脚。
- 睡前尽量减少体液摄入
- 可能引发OAB的饮料-咖啡因饮料，巧克力，柑橘和碳酸饮料
- 改善便秘条件

有时，OAB治疗可能需要口服药物。

口服药物
- 奥昔布宁是唯一获得美国FDA批准用于儿童OAB治疗的药理口服剂
- 奥昔布宁的常见副作用是口干，眼睛干涩，皮肤干燥和便秘

万一遇到严重的OAB，可以选择多种非处方的口服片剂，甚至膀胱内注射肉毒杆菌毒素。但是，我们不应该忘记的治疗的重要部分是，患者和家庭的咨询教育以及确定治疗的现实目标。

设定切实可行的治疗目标是最重要的。

如果您对儿童尿频有任何疑问，可以与您信任的泌尿科医生讨论，或者如果您发短信，我会很高兴我。再见！

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Medically written & reviewed by: Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone (Dr. Pom) — Board-Certified Urologist, Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. International Fellow: Baylor College of Medicine (USA) · Juntendo University (Japan) · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan).

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