Why do I need to get up during the night to wee? Is this normal?

Christian Moro*, Charlotte Phelps

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalOnline ResourceResearch

Abstract

It can be normal to wake up once or even twice during the night to wee, especially as we get older.

One in three adults over 30 makes at least two trips to the bathroom every night. Waking up from sleep to urinate on a regular basis is called nocturia. It’s one of the most commonly reported bothersome urinary symptoms (others include urgency and poor stream). So what causes nocturia, and how can it affect wellbeing?
Original languageEnglish
JournalThe Conversation
Publication statusPublished - 6 Mar 2024

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