Losing Sleep Due To Frequent Urination? Maybe You Have Nocturia
D. Azogue
Nothing is more annoying than waking up in the middle of the
night because of the feeling to urinate. Imagine being awake
because of that, only to realize you can't sleep anymore.
Sounds familiar? Maybe you have nocturia.
But what is nocturia and why should you care? Let's take it
from the National Sleep Foundation and other sleep experts.
I. Definition, Causes And Symptoms of Nocturia
Nocturia is characterized by a frequent need to go to the
bathroom even at night. In this condition, one wakes up while
sleeping just to urinate, even for two or more times at night.
For those with severe nocturia, they could get up for five or
six times each night.
older people are more likely to suffer from this problem simply
because as we age, our anti-diuretic hormone levels decrease,
making us less able to hold fluids in our bodies. Another
reason is that as we age, we also lose our holding capacity,
which results to our need to expel the fluids from our bodies.
Nocturia is seen as a symptom of numerous conditions, including
urological infection, prostate disorders, bladder prolapse, and
even obstructive sleep apnea.
It could also be caused by excessive intake of fluids,
especially caffeinated beverages, which makes the person feel
the need to urinate at night.
II. Nocturia Affects Old People The Most
As previously stated, this condition is common among elders. So
common, that in fact, in a poll conducted by the National Sleep
Foundation in 2003 called, "Sleep In America," nearly 65% of
the respondents aged 55-84 reported about experiencing this
problem at least a few nights a week.
Nocturia is a serious problem because it causes disturbed sleep
patterns, which in turn affects one's quality of life. It could
also be a source of accidents among older adults as they get up
to urinate at night.
III. The Cure for Nocturia
One possible treatment for nocturia is through desmopressin, an
anti-diuretic that controls or prevents one's frequent
urination. Clinical trials have proven its efficacy in reducing
the number of times one goes to the bathroom.
If nocturia is caused by another disorder, that condition must
be addressed, and the nocturia will go away.
Another remedy is by seeking medical advice. It is recommended
that a patient keep a diary where the actual number of times he
has urinated at night are recorded, as well as his sleeping
habits and his daytime fatigue. Through his diary, the doctor
will be able to give the patient the right type of therapy.
Drinking at least 3 hours before bedtime will also help in
preventing one's self from urinating. The more food with water
content and fluids one consumes throughout the day, the greater
amounts of urine must be expelled.
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