This Week's Podcast
Episode 151
November 21st at 10:30am CT
Getting Up to Pee at Night? What Your Body May Be Telling You
Why am I getting up to pee at night? If you're waking up once, twice, three or even more times every night to urinate, you're not alone. Nocturia, the medical term for waking during the night to urinate, is one of the most common urinary complaints among adults—and it can significantly affect sleep, energy, mood, and quality of life.
In this episode of UroPatient, Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, explores why nighttime urination happens and when it may be a sign that something more than an enlarged prostate is going on.
Many people automatically blame BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) when they start getting up at night to urinate. But nocturia can have many possible causes, including an enlarged prostate, overactive bladder, urinary tract problems, excessive evening fluids, caffeine or alcohol, certain medications, diabetes, sleep disorders, and changes in how the kidneys produce urine at night.
We'll look at some of the most common reasons people experience frequent nighttime urination, what symptoms should get your attention, and when it makes sense to talk with your healthcare provider or urologist.
You'll learn about:
• What nocturia means and how common it is
• Why you may be waking up multiple times to urinate
• The connection between BPH and nighttime urination
• How overactive bladder can contribute to nocturia
• How evening fluids, caffeine, and alcohol may affect nighttime urination
• Why diabetes and other health conditions can increase urine production
• The role medications can play in nocturia
• How sleep problems can sometimes contribute to nighttime bathroom trips
• When nighttime urination may warrant a medical evaluation
• Questions you can discuss with your healthcare provider
• Practical steps that may help improve nighttime urinary symptoms
If you're asking, "Why do I keep waking up to pee?", this episode is designed to help you better understand the possible causes and what questions to ask your healthcare professional.
UroPatient is dedicated to helping patients better understand urologic conditions, tests, procedures, diagnoses, and treatment options.
Hosted and presented by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, host of UroPatient.
The goal is to help patients understand their options and make informed decisions with their urologist.
Hosted and presented by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, host of UroPatient.
*The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.
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