5 Dangerous Disease That Can Cause Frequent Urination At Night

Simran Suri

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can cause frequent urination, particularly at night, due to high blood sugar levels leading to increased urine production.

Diabetes

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UTIs can irritate the bladder, causing a frequent urge to urinate.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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Conditions like chronic kidney disease can affect the kidneys' ability to regulate fluid balance, resulting in increased urination, especially at night.

Kidney Disease

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In men, an enlarged prostate gland or prostate cancer can obstruct the urethra, leading to urinary symptoms like nocturia (frequent urination at night).

Prostate Problems

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Sleep apnea can disrupt normal sleep patterns and lead to nocturia as the body attempts to counterbalance for disrupted sleep by increasing urine production.

Sleep Apnea

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