Frequent Urination and Kidney Disease
What frequent urination — especially at night — can indicate about kidney health.
Last updated: 2026-09-24
Waking at night to urinate, or urinating much more than usual, can have many causes — including, in some cases, kidney problems.
Common causes
- High blood sugar
- Urinary infection
- Prostate enlargement in men
- Some medicines
Frequently asked questions
Is frequent urination a sign of kidney disease?
It can be, but it has many more common causes. A urine test and blood sugar check are the first steps.