Nocturia: Overview, Causes and Treatment
Many urologic diseases
or conditions are more likely to develop as you get older, but some affect
people of all ages. Nocturia, often known as nocturnal polyuria, is one
example.
Nocturia can make it
difficult to get a good night’s sleep and is caused by several factors. While
nocturia can be a symptom of more severe issues if left untreated, it is also
easily treatable — especially with the right homeopathic
remedy for nocturia.
What is it?
If you experience
excessive urination at night, usually when you are trying to sleep, you might
have nocturia. People can generally sleep for 6 to 8 hours without needing to
go to the bathroom. This is because our bodies create less urine while we
sleep. Nocturia patients, however, wake up two or more times during the night
to pee. Sleep disruption can have a negative impact on other aspects of the
patient’s life and make staying up during the day more challenging.
Causes
Nocturia can be caused by
a variety of medical disorders, including:
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Polyuria: Urinating in abnormally large amounts
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Bladder issues: An overactive bladder (OAB), cystocele (fallen or
prolapsed bladder), or bladder cancer
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Prostate issues: Prostatitis (prostate infection) or prostate cancer
●
Neurological disorders: Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), or spinal
cord compression
Lifestyle factors can
also cause nocturia. It can be caused by something as simple as drinking too
much water before going to bed and medications used to treat high blood
pressure (hypertension), such as diuretics, also called water pills. Other
causes include urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney infection
(pyelonephritis), diabetes, anxiety, edema, and sleep apnea. Nocturia can also
be an early indicator of pregnancy.
Treatment
As mentioned before, you
can consider homeopathy in Orlando to treat nocturia. The best homeopathic remedies
for nocturia include Equisetum Hyemale, Cantharis, Mercurius Corrosivus (Merc
Cor), Apis Mellifica, Sarsaparilla, Lycopodium, Creosote, and Staphysagria.
Nocturia treatment may
also include a change in one’s lifestyle. Limiting liquids before bedtime,
taking afternoon naps, and wearing compression socks are all good places to
start.
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