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Can someone tell me how to know if my frequent urination due to a small bladder or stress/anxiety?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Speak with your: Primary care physician or a urologist. They can do tests and is the physical tests are non-conclusive, anxiety may be the culprit.

Answered 1/31/2015

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Can someone tell me how to know if my frequent urination due to a small bladder or stress/anxiety?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

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