Youtube Account: Dr Tony Hampton

Waking Up to Pee Every Night? Your Bladder May Not Be the Problem

Waking Up to Pee Every Night? Your Bladder May Not Be the Problem Waking up to pee every night—even after drinking less before bed? Your bladder may be only part of the story. Did the urge to urinate wake you up, or did you wake first and then notice your bladder? That distinction can change what deserves investigation. In this video, Dr. Tony Hampton walks through the clues behind nighttime urination, also called nocturia, including: • Sleep disruption and obstructive sleep apnea. • Fluid that collects in the legs during the day. • High blood glucose and medication effects. • Bladder storage and incomplete emptying. • A simple three-day diary to bring to your clinician. For low-carb, keto, and carnivore viewers: your eating pattern, hydration, and electrolyte drinks belong in the con…