If You’re Waking Up Multiple Times a Night to Urinate, These Possible Causes Are Worth Knowing

can help you determine whether simple lifestyle changes may be enough or whether you should speak with a healthcare professional.

What Is Nocturia?

Nocturia means waking from sleep specifically because you need to urinate.

Occasional nighttime urination can be normal. However, frequent episodes can interfere with sleep, leave you tired during the day, and even increase the risk of falling when getting out of bed at night.

As people age, nocturia becomes more common because of changes in bladder capacity, hormone levels, and sleeping patterns.

Still, frequent nighttime urination should