If You Are Waking Up To Pee At Night, This Is What It Means
2. Caffeine/Alcohol Close To Bedtime
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Have you ever wondered why all the washrooms in pubs stink? Blame it on the alcohol. If you drink around the time you sleep, it can increase the urine in your body. It’s best to cut off alcohol at least three hours before bedtime.
3. Hormonal Deficiency
Your body needs a good amount of various hormones. The lack or excess of anything can wreak havoc on your body. Here, we are referring to an antidiuretic hormone that helps the kidneys control the fluid levels. If your body has a deficiency of this hormone, it results in frequent urination.
4. Urinary Tract Infection
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Like I mentioned at the beginning of this article, holding your pee in for too long can cause UTI. You may feel the need to pee repeatedly to get over the burning sensation caused by the UTI.
 5. Swollen Feet
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A common problem post long hours of travel are swollen feet. But, if you find the lower part of your legs swollen all the time, it is definitely a cause for worry. The condition is referred to as edema. This fluid retention can create the need for frequent urination at night. Keeping your legs up for a few minutes can ensure the fluid in the lower part of your body is equally distributed. This will reduce the urge to pee a lot.
6. Diabetes
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If you complained to your physician about frequent urination, (s)he might ask you to get a blood test for diabetes done. If you have diabetes, your body is likely to produce more urine to flush out the excess blood sugar. If this is the case, keep your blood sugar levels in check.
7. Enlarged Ovaries/Uterus
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Cysts in your ovaries, uterine cancers, and a wide range of other conditions can enlarge your ovaries or uterus. These oversized organs can put pressure on your bladder and make you feel the need to pee more.
8. Bladder Prolapse
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A few women experience frequent urination, particularly after childbirth. This is because of a weakened bladder, which can slip into a region that puts more pressure and causes the urge to pee all the time.
Now that you know all the probable reasons for your frequent urination at night, it’s time to pay your doctor a visit. Is there anything else you want to know? Do leave your comments in the box below.
