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Hi doctors. i am age 62. i frequently wake up multiple times during the night with an immediate need to urinate. i know that i also have sleep apnea. how would i know if the frequent need to urinate is from a urinary issue from sleep apnea--or both??
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Sleep apnea should not be contributory to your nocturnal trips to the bathroom. Investigate the potential causes with your physician.
Answered 2/18/2022
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Sleep Breathing Disorders is related multiple medical problems such as cardiovascular events, high blood pressure, diabetes, cognitive decline & urinary issues including sexual dysfunction. A home or lab sleep test is needed & STOP-BANG questionnaire. A Sleep MD will diagnose. Treatment is CPAP, surgery or a dentist may make an Oral Appliance to help you breathe & feel better. Take care!
Answered 2/18/2022
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Good morning doctors. What may cause very frequent urination sometimes during the day, but especially at night. I am 61. I am not diabetic. No urinary pain. Just frequency..very often multiple times during the night. I will see be seeing a urologist?
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