Causes of Frequent Night Urination
Frequent nighttime urination can be linked to many medical conditions and lifestyle behaviors. So if you can eliminate the possibility that your frequent bathroom trips are not the result of too many fluids in the evening or a similarly obvious reason, you should consult with a doctor because "nocturia" is a symptom of liver, kidney and other problems.
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Medical Conditions
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Frequent nighttime urination can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, ranging from pregnancy to diabetes to bladder and prostate problems. If you have a condition that can result in nighttime urination, talk with your doctor about medications or steps you can take to reduce the symptom, or if you're making more trips to the bathroom than you used to and you have no diagnosed condition, consult your doctor and see whether you may be developing a problem.
Prevention/Solution
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If disease or medical problems can be ruled out, the most obvious and often the most effective solution is to reduce your fluid intake in the evening. Try not to have anything to drink within 2 hours of bedtime, especially caffeine and/or alcohol because they tend to rid the body of more fluids.
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Features
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The nature of your nighttime bathroom trips could help pinpoint the cause, so think about how you feel, how often you go and other information when you see your doctor. For instance, if you have to go frequently because you don't quite feel like you emptied your bladder the last time, you may have an enlarged prostate (if you're a man) or a bladder disorder that may be correctable with medications, surgery or even just lifestyle adjustments.
Considerations
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Though nighttime urination may be an uncomfortable subject to talk about, you should share your experiences with your doctor because you may have a condition such as diabetes (extra sugar in the system causes more urine to be produced). The problem can impact your quality of life because you're not getting a good night's sleep or you're feeling self-conscious or because it can interfere with overnight plans with others.
Behavior modification
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Aside from drinking less in the evenings, you may benefit from kegel exercises, which improve the muscles of the pelvic floor in women and can help those who suffer from urinary incontinence, as well as frequent nighttime urination.
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