Frequent urination at night: Early warning sign of diabetes or kidney disease

Nocturia is quite common, especially in the elderly. Occasionally waking up once a night to urinate because of drinking too much water is usually not a cause for concern. However, nocturia with some symptoms is a sign of diabetes or kidney problems.

Nocturia is defined as waking up to urinate two or more times during the night. This is a level that can significantly affect sleep and quality of life, according to the health website Medical News Today (UK).

Frequent and prolonged urination at night can be a sign of diabetes.

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Common causes of nocturia are drinking too much water, beer, wine, tea, coffee at night or taking diuretics. In addition, pregnant women and the elderly often urinate at night.

However, studies show that nocturia is also very common in people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease or high blood pressure. For people with these health problems, nocturia is often accompanied by symptoms such as thirst, weight loss, swollen feet or fatigue.

How is nocturia in diabetics different from that in kidney patients?

Nocturia is a sign of diabetes when the patient not only urinates frequently but also has a lot of thirst and hunger. In diabetics, high blood sugar levels cause the kidneys to work harder to filter glucose from the blood. The result is frequent urination, often occurring both day and night.

Many medical literature emphasizes frequent urination at night as one of the common early signs of diabetes. This is especially true when accompanied by intense thirst, dry mouth, weight loss and fatigue.

Meanwhile, with kidney problems, the mechanism is a bit different. Normally, healthy kidneys help regulate the balance of water and salt, helping to urinate more during the day, while urinating less at night. When kidney function is impaired, the ability to concentrate urine decreases, leading to the body easily producing more urine at night. Therefore, people with kidney problems have to get up to urinate 2-3 times, or even more.

If you suspect you have diabetes or kidney problems, you should not delay but see a doctor immediately. Blood sugar, kidney function, and urine tests can help your doctor make a comprehensive assessment and recommend appropriate treatment. Early detection of diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or other conditions can help you get the right treatment early to prevent complications, according to Medical News Today .

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