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Getting out of bed to pee? Doctors warn it could be a sign of a bigger health problem
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Getting out of bed to pee multiple times a night could signal underlying health issues, according to health experts.
Nocturia, or waking up to urinate, affects about half of adults over 50 and becomes more common with age.
- Getting out of bed once during the night to use the bathroom is common, but repeated trips could signal underlying issues, health experts warn.
- Waking up more than once a night to urinate can meet the clinical definition of nocturia, which affects about half of adults over 50 and becomes more common with age, according to a recent StudyFinds report.
- The International Continence Society’s formal definition of nocturia includes even one nighttime trip, but frequency, disruption and a change from a person’s usual pattern all matter.
Key Takeaways
- Waking up more than once a night to urinate can meet the clinical definition of nocturia
- The condition becomes more common with age
- Health experts warn that repeated trips to the bathroom at night could signal underlying issues
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- Further research on the link between nocturia and underlying health issues
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Early detection and treatment of underlying health issues can improve overall health and reduce the risk of fall-related injuries
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- 13h agoPost (ZM): Research shows two or more nightly trips to the bathroom are linked to a higher risk of fall-related injuries, StudyFinds reported.
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