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Urination (Nocturia)
  • Nocturia, or nocturnal polyuria, is the medical
    term for excessive urination during the night.
    During sleep time, your body produces less urine
    that is more concentrated. This means that most
    people dont need to wake up during the night to
    urinate and can sleep uninterrupted for six to
    eight hours.

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What Is Nocturia?
  • Nocturia, or nocturnal polyuria, is the medical
    term for excessive urination during the night.
    During sleep time, your body produces less urine
    that is more concentrated. This means that most
    people dont need to wake up during the night to
    urinate and can sleep uninterrupted for six to
    eight hours.
  • If you need to wake up several times in the night
    to urinate, you may be suffering from excessive
    urination at night. As well as disrupting your
    sleep, nocturia can be a sign of an underlying
    medical condition

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What Are the Causes of Nocturia?
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Medical Conditions
  • A variety of medical conditions can cause
    nocturia. One of the most common causes of
    nocturia is a urinary tract infection (UTI) or
    bladder infection. These infections cause
    frequent burning sensations and urgent urination
    throughout the day and night, and treatment
    usually requires antibiotics.
  • Other medical conditions that can cause nocturia
    include
  • infection or enlargement of the prostate
  • bladder prolapse
  • overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome
  • tumors of the bladder, prostate, or pelvic area
  • diabetes
  • anxiety
  • kidney infection
  • edema, or swelling, of the lower legs
  • neurological disorders, such as multiple
    sclerosis (MS), Parkinsons disease, or spinal
    cord compression
  • Nocturia is also common in people with org

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Nocturia is also common in people with organ
failure typically either heart or liver failure
and those who suffer from diabetes.
  • Pregnancy
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Medications
  • Lifestyle Choices

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How Is Nocturia Diagnosed?
  • Diagnosing the cause of nocturia can be
    difficult. Your doctor will need to ask a variety
    of questions. It can be useful to maintain a
    diary for a few days, recording what you drink
    and how much, along with how often you go to the
    toilet.
  • Questions your doctor may ask you include
  • When did nocturia start?
  • How many times a night do you have to urinate?
  • Are you producing less urine than you did before?
  • Do you have accidents or have you wet the bed?
  • Does anything make the problem worse?
  • Do you have any other symptoms?
  • What medications are you taking?
  • Do you have a family history of bladder problems
    or diabetes?

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What Is the Treatment for Nocturia?
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How Can Nocturia Be Prevented?
  • Nocturia can be a difficult and sometimes
    embarrassing condition to live with, but there
    are steps you can take to lessen its impact on
    your life.

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