Written By: Kashish Sharma | Updated: February 10, 2023, 11:37 AM
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Getting up in the middle of the night is a common experience. It can be due to many reasons. For some, it could be a temporary problem, for others something chronic and might need to be addressed clinically. If the pattern is regularly interrupting your sleep, you might need to introspect. Not having enough sleep can give rise to many health problems.
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Sleep Apnea is a common cause of many people waking up in the middle of the night. The condition causes shallow breathing and this might interrupt sleep. The condition can cause the person to wake up many times during the night, sometimes the person might not even know if their sleep is interrupted.
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People having conditions like diabetes, overactive bladder, pregnancy or those on some medications can also wake up in the middle of the night to urinate.
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While most of us sleep at a comfortable temperature. Sometimes during the night, the body temperature might rise due to internal as well as environmental factors. Hence, a person can wake up in the middle of the night due to night sweats.
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As per studies, alcohol consumption can mess up your circadian rhythm and shorten the sleep cycle. Even having heavy meals right before sleeping can put your digestion off track and issues like indigestion and bloating can wake you up.
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