To think it’s concerning if someone hasn’t passed urine

[Living6767]

For ten hours

I've slept for 10 hours before without getting up to go to the toilet.

I'd easily do this! Strong bladder and definitely don't drink enough either. I'm early 30s and have been like this for years. I probably pee twice a day as normal.

Do they feel otherwise well? Have they been drinking fluids?

Isn't it one of the signs of sepsis if you're not weeing?

Not much point posting with so little information

If male and still drinking but unable to pass water, they will get to the stage of being in severe pain. If this occurs, call 999 and a paramedic will insert a catheter to empty the bladder. They will then need to see an Urologist to determine the cause of the water retention.

I would worry and make them drink loads of water!

At the very least they're definitely dehydrated!

@DamnUserName21

It needs monitoring. Have they been holding it in deliberately? How much have they been drinking if awake? Bear in mind, people can 10 hours asleep and not urinate.

Yes but overnight we produce a hormone that slows urine production so it's not the same

I do it regularly but it’s when I’ve been busy and don’t drink enough. On its own not concerning, with other symptoms of being unwell and good fluid intake maybe.

When I was pregnant I had 2 wees per 24 hour period. I was horrendously sick and couldn't even keep water down but despite telling the midwife that she didn't have any concerns. I did so escalated it to the doctor who gave me anti emetics.

So it very much depends on context but I would say it's not normal as when I drink the recommended 2 litres a day I go for a wee about once an hour!

If they’re a nurse doing a 12 hour shift, perfectly normal.

A young child or an older person with underlying illness, potentially less so, but it really would depend on the full picture. If you are concerned, it would be OK to ring 111 for advice.

@noisenoisenoisenoise, OP hadn't clarified whether it was day or night when I posted.

[quote DamnUserName21]@noisenoisenoisenoise, OP hadn't clarified whether it was day or night when I posted.[/quote]
The fact op noticed, and asked the person indicates that they're all awake which suggests day time

Are they feeling unwell?

It can be a sign of sepsis

How do you know their toilet habits?

The fact op noticed, and asked the person indicates that they're all awake which suggests day time.

To you, maybe. OP gave no other details.
And lots of people do pee at night depending on their age, health factors, etc.

Often go over 12 hours on shift without being able to get to toilet. I'm late 50's so if I can do it a 20 something year old can.

@Thedogscollar

Often go over 12 hours on shift without being able to get to toilet. I'm late 50's so if I can do it a 20 something year old can.

It's not a skill, you're just not drinking enough

I’m mid 20s & a nurse & can sometimes go the 12hr shift without passing urine there’s something in the job description about having a bladder (or pelvic floor) of steel

Painful drip thread.

It’s about me I’m concerned that I don’t need to use the loo often. I’m otherwise healthy.

I'm a nurse and when I'd do 14 hour shifts on the wards, I'd go all day without passing urine. Very busy and didn't drink enough.

Not really, surely most people go almost that every night when they go to sleep?

@RoomOfRequirement

Painful drip thread.

Pun intended?!!?

I used to hate going at school, and sometimes if there was an activity after school it could be 10 hours since leaving the house that morning. I was always happy to go when I got home, but not bursting (I'd have gone at school if I was - just preferred not to .. those loos were disgusting!)

Well how much water do you drink?