Frequent Urination at Night
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Frequent nighttime urination
I often go to pee at night
Frequent nighttime trips to the toilet to urinate
I frequently feed the need to go to the bathroom to urinate while sleeping
Worried about having to get up to use the bathroom during the night
About the Symptom
Excessive urination at night is defined as waking up two or more times per night to urinate. Nocturia can be caused by behavior/lifestyle choices or medical conditions.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Pass urine at night
Possible Causes
Generally, Frequent urination at night can be related to:
- Diabetes Insipidus
A disorder in which the body cannot properly regulate water levels. The cause is damage to either the kidneys or the pituitary gland in the brain.
- Cauda Equina Tumor
These are tumors that develop within and below the lumbar spine and involve the "cauda equina" which is a bundle of nerve roots located at the lower end of the spinal cord. These tumors may originate from the lumbar spine or may have spread from other parts of the body. They are diagnosed with MRIs and CT scans after patients come to the physicians with pain and sometimes limb weakness or abnormal sensations.
- Overactive Bladder
This group of urinary symptoms causes patients to need to urinate frequently. They may also experience a sudden urge to urinate that is hard to control due to excessive bladder contractions.
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Prostate Cancer
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Bladder Cancer / Ureteric Cancer / Renal Pelvis Cancer
- Liver Cirrhosis
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Frequent urination at night may be related to these serious diseases:
- Urethritis
Bacterial infection of the urethra (tube from which urine exits the body) leading to pain and penile discharge. It is most often caused by sexually transmitted diseases like Gonorrhea and Chlamydia infections as well as viruses like herpes.
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you frequently urinate at night?
- When did you first notice frequent urination at night?
- How is your frequent urination at night now?
- How often do you wake up during the night to urinate?
Reviewed By:
Jason Chandrapal, MD (Urology)
Dr Chandrapal received his MD degree from Texas Tech Health Science Center School of Medicine. After graduation he did a research fellowship with the University of Utah Division of Urology, followed by 4 years of urology residency at Duke University. In 2020 he began a 2 year tenure as an Interprofessional Advanced Clinical Simulation Fellow at the Durham VA in Durham, NC where he created and implemented clinical simulations with an emphasis on emotional intelligence. Additionally he has experience with medical writing and consultation for Buoy Health.
Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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