Frequent urination
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Each score is a percentile comparing your child to other kids their age.
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Frequent urination
When parents mention Frequent urination they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive thirst | Often | 2 mentions |
| Dehydration | Often | 1 mention |
| Dizziness | Often | 1 mention |
| Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy | Often | 1 mention |
| Mood swings | Often | 1 mention |
| Refusing to eat | Often | 1 mention |
| Thirstiness | Often | 1 mention |
| Tiredness | Often | 1 mention |
| Vomiting | Often | 1 mention |
| Weight loss | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Frequent urination
How common is Frequent urination?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 23.3% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Frequent urination.
Percentage of kids with Frequent urination by year of age
This is based on a survey of 545 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Frequent urination “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 2% | 14 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 18% | 102 mentions |
| Weekly | 6% | 35 mentions |
| Monthly | 7% | 38 mentions |
| Annually | 4% | 22 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 7% | 42 mentions |
| Once | 2% | 10 mentions |
| Never | 54% | 315 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 2% | 13 mentions |
| Severe | 5% | 28 mentions |
| Moderate | 16% | 86 mentions |
| Mild | 15% | 82 mentions |
| Not at All | 62% | 336 mentions |