Urination - excessive at nightDefinition: Excessive urination at
night is a condition in which you wake up several times during
the night to urinate. Waking up at night to urinate is called
nocturia. Normally, urine decreases in amount and becomes more
concentrated at night. That means most people can sleep 6 to 8
hours without having to urinate. People who have nocturia get up
during the night to urinate. Because of this, they often have
disrupted sleep cycles. Keep a diary of how much fluid you
drink, how often you urinate, and how much you urinate. Record
your body weight at the same times and on the same scale daily.
Call your health care provider if: Make an appointment with your
health care provider if: - Excessive nighttime urination
continues over several days and is not explained by medications
or increase of fluids before bedtime - You are bothered by the
number of times you must urinate during the night What to expect
at your health care provider's office: Your health care provider
will perform a p