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What Causes The Frequent Urge To Urinate At Night?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jun 2016

Question: What are possible causes of frequent urges to urinate at night? It seems to be more gas related than urinary.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to following few reasons

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have nocturnal frequency and urgency for urination (Nocturia)
This is mostly due to following three reasons
1) Reduced bladder capacity which is concomitant with ageing process
2) Over Active bladder syndrome
3) Narrowing of urethral passage that is common after menopause due to hormonal changes resulting in incomplete emptying of bladder
4) Other Associated illness like Diabetes

The urgency for urination can be treated with drugs like Darifenacin once daily and restricting water intake from 4 p.m onward.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (5 minutes later)

Thank you, Dr. XXXXXXX for you time. When I have excess gas I notice the problem a lot. When I have no gas, I sleep fairly well without interruption. If I don't take my Vitamin D, then the gas seems to get worse. I've tried writing down things I eat and do not eat to see if there's a connection. Not really, so far. May I ask the best diet to follow to limit gas, etc.? I'm hoping to stay away from medication, if possible. Many thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Reduce protein intake and non vegetarian food .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .Gas formation is very common with meat and other non vegetarian food.

Reduce your protein intake and non vegetarian food .

Increase water intake so as to keep stools soft .

Include leafy vegetables, and fruits in your diet.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Hope this will help

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 minutes later)

Thank you, Doctor. I will do as you suggest.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
O.K by and wish you good health

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .Follow the treatment I hav suggested and have a good health .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar