But unfortunately there's nowhere to go, until Alan stumbles onto a stage and manages to win a most useful (and capacious) trophy. Luckily we're not a prize-winning household, so no large trophy cups here for anyone to relieve themselves in! If a person has a constant urge to pee but nothing comes out when they go, they may have an infection or other health condition. But if you’re worried, or these changes are not helping you, then it’s definitely a good idea to chat to a doctor.

You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Many chronic health conditions, like diabetes, kidney failure or prostate problems, can affect how frequently you need to pass urine. If you’re struggling with incontinence – not knowing when you’re passing urine, never quite managing to get to the toilet on time, or leaking as soon as you feel the urge to go, that’s a slightly different issue, and might need a different approach.The amount of urine passed is usually small, but stress incontinence can sometimes cause you to pass larger amounts, particularly if your bladder is very full. Then we find our Bear in an actual dance contest, winning (of course) but then (SPOILER) pees in the cup? Any photos or images used on this site that do not belong to the author are royalty free and licensed under creative commons, or cover images of books used to promote them. If you have blood in your urine during pregnancy, it may be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). It can mean you either pass large amounts of urine constantly, or you pass urine occasionally with frequent leaking in between.

A funny book that relates the universal experience of needing a wee and not being able to find anywhere to go, I Really Really Need a Wee reminds readers of the importance of going before you leave the house. Paul Linnet was born in Brighton and grew up in the Midlands, reading Tintin and playing classic 80s video games, before becoming obsessed with scribbling, writing, guitars and motorcycles. It can mean planning your day around access to a toilet, it can affect your quality of sleep, and can lead to feelings of anxiety.

If the doctor rules out a UTI or finds signs of cancer during a physical examination, they may suggest further medical procedures to determine what is causing the person’s symptoms. I was hopeful that this book might help things along a little but, sadly, it succeeded only in making all of us laugh (and left us hoping that our small boy didn't get any naughty ideas from it! If you’re struggling to identify a simple cause of urinary frequency that can be managed at home, it’s best to discuss the problem with a GP.