Nocturia

Nocturia (nycturia; nikt- + Greek uron urine; synonym nocturnal polyuria) is frequent night urination that disrupts sleep.

Nocturia occurs when a person wakes up one or more times during the night to urinate. It is usually considered nocturia if a person gets up more than 1-2 times a night.

The causes of nocturia can be different:

1. age-related changes in the bladder and prostate gland
2. kidney diseases, urinary tract diseases, diabetes mellitus, heart failure
3. taking diuretics, dehydration, drinking too much fluid before bed
4. sleep apnea, insomnia

To diagnose nocturia, you need to be examined by a doctor. Treatment is aimed at eliminating the cause and may include medications, physical therapy, and surgery. Lifestyle correction is important.

Thus, nocturia is a common disorder that requires attention and treatment to preserve the quality of night sleep.

Nocturia is a condition in which a person urinates more often at night than during the day. This can be due to various reasons, but most often it is a sign of kidney or genitourinary system diseases.

The causes of nocturia can be very different, for example:

- urolithiasis disease; - renal failure; - diabetes; - prostate hyperplasia; - prostatitis;

In most cases, nocturia is a signal that the body is fighting the disease. It is necessary to consult a doctor and find out the cause of night urination. It is also worth knowing that sometimes the body needs to increase the amount of water consumed - this can be a consequence of various factors, including dehydration. It is worth establishing a constant regimen of drinking liquids: morning and afternoon - 150 ml for every 5 kg of weight, as well as plenty of water throughout the day.