Doctors reveal how many times it’s normal to get up in the night to pee depending on your age

So, what are the potential health problems?

Having to wake up to relieve yourself more than once could be an indicator of a urinary tract infection or even more concerning conditions like kidney stones, diabetes, high blood pressure, prostate cancer and even heart disease at the more severe end of the scale.

But doctors wa:r:n an increase in nocturia along with other symptoms should send alarm bells ringing.

Common symptoms of diabetes include feeling very thirsty, blurry vision, losing weight without trying, and an increase in nighttime bathroom visits.

As per The UK’s National Health Service, this is because high blood sugar not only irritates the bladder but increases thirst levels, meaning you’re more likely to drink more and therefore need the toilet.

In the meantime, people who have swollen ankles, chest pains, feel sweaty and require more midnight bathroom breaks than normal, the NHS says this could be a sign of a heart condition.

As for urinary tract infections, Bladder and Bowel UK says other symptoms to look out for include a burning sensation when using the toilet and/or cloudy or bad smelling urine.

In addition, a sudden surge in needing to go at night could be due to a sleep disorder, certain medicines, an overactive bladder or a hike in water intake.

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