Frequent urination, medically known as pollakiuria, can be a disruptive inconvenience. Imagine constantly feeling the urge to use the restroom, interrupting daily activities and sleep. While ...
Waking up to pee overnight is nothing to be ashamed of, but frequent nighttime bathroom breaks can be annoying and disrupt your sleep. Waking up more than once during the night to urinate is ...
Waking up once during the night to pee isn't that uncommon for most people, and generally it's nothing to be concerned about.
(CNN) — I’m writing this article at 2 a.m. Not because I suffer from insomnia, but because I just woke up to pee. Now, like so many others, I can’t fall back asleep. Instead of scrolling aimlessly ...
Drinking alcohol can have a diuretic effect by inhibiting an antidiuretic hormone called vasopressin. Without vasopressin, the bladder fills up more rapidly, causing frequent urination. Alcohol is a ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male in good health with an enlarged prostate. I can’t stand going to the bathroom six times a night anymore. I tried prescription medications and didn’t like the ...
One side effect of chemotherapy that no one warned me about was frequent urination. One of the side effects of chemotherapy is a little embarrassing to talk about. The list of possible side effects ...
Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...
Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. I’m writing this ...