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Sports recovery: in my 8 hours of sleep,i wake up 4 times to urinate,it takes 3-5 minutes to go back to sleep.i know its bad,but how bad isto muscles?

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Dr. Kirk Charles answered

Maybe bad: The question becomes, why are you urinating so much? You may have a problem with your kidneys or bladder. You should see your physician.

Answered 1/24/2015

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A member asked:

Sports recovery: in my 8 hours of sleep,i wake up 4 times to urinate,it takes 3-5 minutes to go back to sleep.i know its bad,but how bad isto muscles?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kirk Charles answered

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