Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated: June 30, 2017, 8:20 PM
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So you need to get up and rush to the washroom several times in the night? That is not something you should ignore as it could be an underlying symptom of a serious problem. Urologist Dr Sanjay Ghosh explains some of the most common causes of frequent urination in the night.
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Fluid retention – Rapid weight gain can also be due to fluid retention and may be a sign of heart failure, kidney disease, and liver disease. Fluid retention can also lead to swelling in the limbs, hands, feet, face, or abdomen.
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You drink caffeine or alcohol just before bedtime: Both caffeine and alcohol can increase your output of urine. So if you are someone who cannot do without that cup of joe before bedtime, you are calling trouble for yourself. Don’t consume any caffeine after 6 pm and get done with drinking that glass of wine at least 3 hours before your bedtime.
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You drink too much water before bed: Drinking too much water before bed can make you hit the bathroom several times in the night. The water can disrupt your sleep so make sure that you are done with drinking water at least two hours before you sleep.
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You have urinary tract infection: Urinary tract confection can be accompanied by frequent urination, discomfort and pain. While less common in men, urinary tract infection can also make men rush to the bathroom several times in a day.
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You have diabetes: If you are a prediabetic or diabetic your body may increase the production of urine to clear off the excess sugar from your body. So if you are waking up to pee several times in the night, be sure to get your blood sugar levels tested.
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You have an STD: Some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhoea and chlamydia can cause frequent urination which in turn may disrupt your sleep in the night. A burning sensation while you urinate could also be a warning sign that you have developed an STD.
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Your pelvic floor muscles are weak: As a result of age and more commonly childbirth, the pelvic floor muscles can weaken, and you can slip into a position where you might feel pressure on it which in turn can make you want to pee all the time. Perform Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
