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What is the difference between urinary frequency and urinary urgency? i can't seem to figure out the distinction.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Urine symptoms: What is the difference between urinary frequency and urinary urgency? I can't seem to figure out the distinction. ANS: frequency means going too many times. Urgency means you feel you have to pee now or you wet your pants if you don't.

Dr Connerly agreed

Answered 2/2/2017

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Frequency : means you want to go often. Urgency means you HAVE to go NOW!

Answered 2/2/2017

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