#167 - Frequent Nighttime Urination: All Through The Night

01/09/2025 29 min
#167 - Frequent Nighttime Urination: All Through The Night

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Episode Synopsis

When it comes to insomnia, many people begin their journey staring at the clock after yet another middle-of-the-night bathroom trip and wondering: is it my bladder or my sleep that’s broken? In this episode, we will:Define what nocturia is—and what counts as normal versus abnormalExplore why most people wake up first and then feel the urge to urinateReveal how nocturia can be a surprising red flag for obstructive sleep apneaDistinguish between urinary problems that happen all day long versus nighttime-only frequency linked to sleep disordersChallenge the myth that cutting off fluids during the day is an effective fixReassure you that a single nightly bathroom trip can be perfectly healthyProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

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