HEALTH
Sleep expert says going to toilet frequently in night could be warning sign Stirring from sleep in the middle of the night to use the bathroom can be a pain. If this is something that happens to you, there are a variety of possible reasons as to why Waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom can be frustrating at the best of times - but it could be a sign of something serious. Nocturia is the name given when you excessively wake up and need the toilet during the night. According to the NHS, it's not unusual to need to pass water up to eight times during the day, and once or twice at night. But if you need to go more frequently than this, it could be an indication of something more serious, such as diabetes. If this is you, it could be worthwhile to speak to your doctor. While it's understandable to think that nocturia is caused by drinking too much water before bed, this isn't always the case. Nocturia is primarily caused by the nocturnal overproduction of uri...