Anyone with nocturia should try these methods immediately.
It is frustrating and annoying to have to get up from a sound sleep and have to drag yourself to the toilet in the middle of the night to relieve yourself. People who have trouble sleeping are even more miserable.
Nocturia causes depression and fatigue
And lately you always have to wake up in the middle of your sleep to "unburden your heart"? If so, you should review your daily habits to see the cause of the problem, in order to adjust as soon as possible.
Here are some great tips to help you overcome nocturia.
Limit drinks before bedtime
Try stopping drinking water or other fluids at least 2 hours before bed to see if that helps. Many people have a habit of drinking a lot of water right before bed. And that can cause us to wake up in the middle of the night to "clear out" some.
 If you often urinate at night, you should limit drinking water or other beverages close to bedtime. ILLUSTRATION: SHUTTER STOCK |
Avoid alcohol and coffee
Caffeine stimulates the bladder, causing you to urinate more often. Therefore, if you drink coffee close to bedtime, you are likely to have to go to the toilet many times while you are sleeping soundly. Not only that, coffee also affects the quality of sleep.
Likewise, alcohol is a diuretic, so you should avoid drinking it close to bedtime. Also, if you are taking diuretics, drink them in the morning rather than at night.
Limit eating too salty
A 2017 study found that cutting back on salt intake reduced nighttime urination in people. And that led to significant improvements in their quality of life, possibly due to improved sleep quality.
 Don't eat too salty ILLUSTRATION: SHUTTER STOCK |
Loud snoring is closely linked to sleep apnea. And when you stop breathing, you’re more likely to wake up with a start and realize you need to pee, so you have to get up and shuffle to the toilet.
To reduce snoring, you can try changing your sleeping position from lying on your back to lying on your side, and you should not drink alcohol before going to bed. Remember to maintain a healthy weight and diet, and if you smoke, try to quit as soon as possible. In addition, you should also exercise your tongue regularly before going to bed, by bending and sliding back and forth in your mouth, making continuous vowel sounds many times. These movements help limit airway obstruction during sleep.
Finally, if you have tried all of the above methods and still have nocturia, you should see a doctor for examination and treatment advice.
