Firstly, you need to think if you’re drinking the right amount of fluids on a daily basis. Drinking too much liquid will leave you producing large amounts of urine (polyuria), and experiencing a frequent urge to go to the toilet.
A low fluid intake can also trigger feelings of urgency though. Avoiding drinking fluids will lead to concentrated urine which can build up in your bladder causing irritation, and consequently make you a frequent visitor to the toilet. Dehydration is also a risk factor for constipation which could well lead to a urinary infection.
The government recommends that you drink six to eight cups of fluids every day which can include water, lower-fat milks as well as lower-sugar drinks.*
This does vary from person to person though – the number can depend on what you eat (as foods contains fluids), if you exercise, or if there’s hot weather (as you sweat a lot more and will require more drink). You should always be having a look at your urine – ideally, it should be pale yellow, and be aware that the darker it is, the more concentrated it will be.