{"id":2203,"date":"2025-08-13T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/?p=2203"},"modified":"2025-08-22T11:07:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T03:07:57","slug":"nocturia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent urination at night and daytime fatigue? Beware: Sleep apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  Frequently getting up to go to the bathroom at night leads to interrupted sleep and lack of energy during the day. Many people will first think of bladder problems or benign prostatic hyperplasia, but they are unable to find the clear cause.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  In fact, these symptoms may stem from an often-overlooked sleep disorder:<a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sleep-apnea-full-guide\/\"\n    title=\"sleep apnea\"\n    ><strong>sleep apnea<\/strong><\/a><strong>(Obstructive Sleep Apnea, OSA)<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  This is a disease in which respiratory obstruction causes repeated breathing pauses during sleep. It not only affects sleep quality, but may also disrupt the body&#039;s internal hormone balance and cause atypical symptoms such as frequent urination at night.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/\" title=\"Taipei Fenghua Joint Clinic\"\n    >Taipei Fenghua Joint Clinic<\/a>We will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the relationship between sleep apnea and frequent urination from different perspectives, helping you to identify and diagnose it early and regain a restful night&#039;s sleep.\n<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E4%BD%A0%E4%BB%A5%E7%82%BA%E6%98%AF%E8%86%80%E8%83%B1%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%EF%BC%9F%E5%85%B6%E5%AF%A6%E6%98%AF%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E5%9C%A8%E5%BD%B1%E9%9F%BF%E6%8E%92%E5%B0%BF%EF%BC%81\" >You thought it was a bladder problem? It&#039;s actually sleep apnea affecting urination!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%98%AF%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F\" >What is sleep apnea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E7%82%BA%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E6%9C%83%E5%BD%B1%E9%9F%BF%E5%B0%BF%E6%84%8F%EF%BC%9F\" >Why does respiratory arrest affect the urge to urinate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%B7%E8%88%87%E6%8A%97%E5%88%A9%E5%B0%BF%E6%BF%80%E7%B4%A0%E7%9A%84%E9%97%9C%E4%BF%82\" >The relationship between respiratory interruption and antidiuretic hormone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E5%B8%B8%E8%A6%8B%E8%AA%A4%E8%A8%BA%E6%83%85%E6%B3%81%EF%BC%9A%E5%89%8D%E5%88%97%E8%85%BA%E8%82%A5%E5%A4%A7%EF%BC%9F%E8%86%80%E8%83%B1%E7%82%8E%EF%BC%9F\" >Common misdiagnoses: Prostate enlargement? Cystitis?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%AB%98%E9%A2%A8%E9%9A%AA%E6%97%8F%E7%BE%A4\" >Sleep apnea high-risk groups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E7%A2%BA%E8%AA%8D%E6%98%AF%E5%90%A6%E7%82%BA%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F%E8%A8%BA%E6%96%B7%E8%88%87%E6%AA%A2%E6%9F%A5%E4%B8%80%E6%AC%A1%E7%9C%8B%E6%87%82\" >How to confirm sleep apnea? Diagnosis and examination at a glance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%A4%9A%E9%A0%85%E7%94%9F%E7%90%86%E6%AA%A2%E6%9F%A5%EF%BC%88Polysomnography%EF%BC%8CPSG%EF%BC%89\" >Polysomnography (PSG)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E5%B1%85%E5%AE%B6%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E6%AA%A2%E6%B8%AC\" >Home sleep monitoring<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E6%B2%BB%E7%99%82%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%EF%BC%8C%E9%A0%BB%E5%B0%BF%E4%B9%9F%E8%83%BD%E8%87%AA%E7%84%B6%E6%B8%9B%E5%B0%91%EF%BC%81\" >Treating sleep apnea can naturally reduce frequent urination!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E9%9D%9E%E4%BE%B5%E5%85%A5%E6%80%A7%E6%B2%BB%E7%99%82%EF%BC%9ACPAP%E6%8C%81%E7%BA%8C%E6%80%A7%E6%AD%A3%E5%A3%93%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E5%99%A8\" >Non-invasive treatment: CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E5%A4%96%E7%A7%91%E8%99%95%E7%90%86%EF%BC%9A%E6%94%B9%E5%96%84%E7%B5%90%E6%A7%8B%E6%80%A7%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C\" >Surgical treatment: Improve structural problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E6%94%B9%E5%96%84%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%BE%8C%E7%9A%84%E5%A5%BD%E8%99%95\" >Benefits of improved sleep<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/nocturia\/#%E9%A0%BB%E5%B0%BF%E4%B8%8D%E4%B8%80%E5%AE%9A%E6%98%AF%E6%B3%8C%E5%B0%BF%E7%A7%91%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%EF%BC%8C%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E6%98%AF%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E7%B5%A6%E7%9A%84%E8%AD%A6%E8%A8%8A\" >Frequent urination is not necessarily a urological problem, it may be a warning sign from sleep.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BD%A0%E4%BB%A5%E7%82%BA%E6%98%AF%E8%86%80%E8%83%B1%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%EF%BC%9F%E5%85%B6%E5%AF%A6%E6%98%AF%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E5%9C%A8%E5%BD%B1%E9%9F%BF%E6%8E%92%E5%B0%BF%EF%BC%81\"><\/span>You thought it was a bladder problem? It&#039;s actually sleep apnea affecting urination!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many patients suffer from long-term nocturnal frequent urination, often believing it to be caused by cystitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or aging.<\/p>\n<p>\n  In fact, when the body<strong>Repeated apnea during sleep<\/strong>, which will trigger a series of physiological reactions, thereby affecting the urination mechanism.<strong>Hidden &quot;Atypical Signals&quot; of Sleep Apnea<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%98%AF%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What is sleep apnea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  Refers to the repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep, resulting in<strong>Shortness of breath<\/strong>The condition may be caused by enlarged tonsils, deviated nasal septum, blocked nasal passages, etc.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Typical symptoms include memory loss, loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, dry mouth or headache in the morning. One of the key symptoms that is less noticed is:<strong>Frequent urination at night<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <a\n      href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sleep-apnea-symptoms\/\"\n      title=\"Further reading: How many of these sleep apnea symptoms do you have? Understand sleep apnea in adults and children at once\"\n      >Further reading: How many of these sleep apnea symptoms do you have? Understand sleep apnea in adults and children at once<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%82%BA%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E6%9C%83%E5%BD%B1%E9%9F%BF%E5%B0%BF%E6%84%8F%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Why does respiratory arrest affect the urge to urinate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<img decoding=\"async\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/factors-affecting-urination.jpg\"\n  alt=\"How apnea affects urine\"\n\/>\n<p>\n  Interrupted breathing during sleep leads to repeated awakenings, which reduces sleep quality.<strong>Increased bladder sensitivity during light sleep<\/strong>, more easily awakened by trace amounts of urine.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  At the same time, hormones promote normal sleep<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/zh-tw\/%E6%8A%97%E5%88%A9%E5%B0%BF%E6%BF%80%E7%B4%A0\" title=\"Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)<\/strong><\/a><strong\n    >Secretion, helping the body reduce urine production at night, while sleep apnea inhibits ADH secretion<\/strong>, leading to increased nocturia.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%B7%E8%88%87%E6%8A%97%E5%88%A9%E5%B0%BF%E6%BF%80%E7%B4%A0%E7%9A%84%E9%97%9C%E4%BF%82\"><\/span>\n  Respiratory arrest and<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/zh-tw\/%E6%8A%97%E5%88%A9%E5%B0%BF%E6%BF%80%E7%B4%A0\" title=\"Antidiuretic hormone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antidiuretic hormone<\/a>relationship\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  In sleep apnea, changes in chest pressure stimulate the heart to release<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/zh-tw\/%E5%BF%83%E6%88%BF%E5%88%A9%E9%88%89%E8%82%BD\" title=\"Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)<\/a>, prompting the kidneys to excrete more water. In addition, the antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which normally inhibits urine production, decreases due to poor sleep quality, leading to an increase in nocturia.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B8%B8%E8%A6%8B%E8%AA%A4%E8%A8%BA%E6%83%85%E6%B3%81%EF%BC%9A%E5%89%8D%E5%88%97%E8%85%BA%E8%82%A5%E5%A4%A7%EF%BC%9F%E8%86%80%E8%83%B1%E7%82%8E%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Common misdiagnoses: Prostate enlargement? Cystitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  Many patients mistakenly believe that nocturia is a simple urinary problem. After undergoing multiple tests or taking medications with little effect, they are finally diagnosed with sleep apnea by an otolaryngologist or sleep center, thus delaying treatment.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  If you<strong>Frequent urination at night accompanied by snoring, daytime drowsiness, and other symptoms<\/strong>,<strong>Consider a sleep study<\/strong>, to avoid missing the real cause of the disease.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%AB%98%E9%A2%A8%E9%9A%AA%E6%97%8F%E7%BE%A4\"><\/span>Sleep apnea high-risk groups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n  Many people still hold the misconception that sleep apnea only affects obese people. In reality, it&#039;s a common condition across all ages and genders. The following groups require special attention:\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-info\">\n  <li>\n    <strong>Those aged 65 and above<\/strong>: As we age, muscle tone decreases and the airway becomes more prone to collapse.\n  <\/li>\n  <li><strong>Overweight people<\/strong>: The neck circumference increases and fat accumulates in the upper respiratory tract, causing obstruction.<\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>People with craniofacial structural abnormalities<\/strong>: People with retracted chin, flat face, and deviated nasal septum are at higher risk.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Long-term smokers and drinkers<\/strong>: Tobacco and alcohol can irritate the respiratory tract, cause chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract, and aggravate respiratory obstruction.\n  <\/li>\n  <li><strong>People who snore or have daytime sleepiness<\/strong>: Even if you are not fat, you should still be alert.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<p>\n  It cannot be ignored that even if the body shape is normal, structural problems may lead to airway obstruction, which in turn causes sleep apnea and frequent urination.\n<\/p>\n<p>If you belong to the above groups, you should consult a specialist to assess whether further examination is needed.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-buttons mb-5\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/ZX6wXkc\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">line reservation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E7%A2%BA%E8%AA%8D%E6%98%AF%E5%90%A6%E7%82%BA%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F%E8%A8%BA%E6%96%B7%E8%88%87%E6%AA%A2%E6%9F%A5%E4%B8%80%E6%AC%A1%E7%9C%8B%E6%87%82\"><\/span>How to confirm sleep apnea? Diagnosis and examination at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n  If you suspect you may have sleep apnea, the most important step is to get properly evaluated. Common evaluation methods include:\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-info\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%A4%9A%E9%A0%85%E7%94%9F%E7%90%86%E6%AA%A2%E6%9F%A5%EF%BC%88Polysomnography%EF%BC%8CPSG%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Polysomnography (PSG)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  It is the most accurate diagnostic tool currently available. It monitors brain waves, eye movements, muscle tension, respiratory airflow, blood oxygen and other information at night and calculates<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sleep-apnea-index\/\" title=\"Apnea Hi Index (AHI)\">Apnea Hi Index (AHI)<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>The examination process requires an overnight stay in a sleep laboratory and monitoring by professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-info\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B1%85%E5%AE%B6%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E6%AA%A2%E6%B8%AC\"><\/span>Home sleep monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  Simple wearable devices, such as blood oxygen saturation monitors, are suitable for initial screening or for those with significant symptoms. While convenient, they may not detect brain waves, so PSG is still recommended for diagnosis.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong\n    >If the result shows AHI \u2265 5, it means that respiratory arrest may occur and follow-up treatment should be initiated according to the doctor&#039;s advice.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    Case sharing:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/case\/case16\/\" title=\"From AHI 64.5 to 4.3! Regaining a clear mind after surgery\">From AHI 64.5 to 4.3! Regaining a clear mind after surgery<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B2%BB%E7%99%82%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%EF%BC%8C%E9%A0%BB%E5%B0%BF%E4%B9%9F%E8%83%BD%E8%87%AA%E7%84%B6%E6%B8%9B%E5%B0%91%EF%BC%81\"><\/span>Treating sleep apnea can naturally reduce frequent urination!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n  Through relevant treatments, in addition to improving snoring and breathing quality,<strong>Frequent urination at night can often be significantly relieved<\/strong>, the following are the main treatment options:\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-info-2\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%9D%9E%E4%BE%B5%E5%85%A5%E6%80%A7%E6%B2%BB%E7%99%82%EF%BC%9ACPAP%E6%8C%81%E7%BA%8C%E6%80%A7%E6%AD%A3%E5%A3%93%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E5%99%A8\"><\/span>Non-invasive treatment: CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  Wearable devices continuously deliver airflow during sleep, preventing airway collapse and maintaining airway patency. Currently, it&#039;s the most common and effective treatment, stabilizing breathing, improving blood oxygen and hormone levels, and significantly reducing nocturnal urination.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-info-2\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A4%96%E7%A7%91%E8%99%95%E7%90%86%EF%BC%9A%E6%94%B9%E5%96%84%E7%B5%90%E6%A7%8B%E6%80%A7%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C\"><\/span>Surgical treatment: Improve structural problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  For patients with deviated nasal septum, enlarged nasal concha, retracted mandible, etc., they may consider undergoing nasal septum correction, mandibular surgery or orthognathic surgery to fundamentally improve the airway structure and reduce the occurrence of obstruction.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-info-2\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%94%B9%E5%96%84%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%BE%8C%E7%9A%84%E5%A5%BD%E8%99%95\"><\/span>Benefits of improved sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  Sleep restores the deep cycle, normalizing the secretion of antidiuretic hormone and naturally regulating the amount of urine at night.<strong\n    >Many patients experience significant improvement in frequent urination symptoms within a week of starting treatment.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  <strong\n    >If you suffer from frequent urination for a long time, it is recommended that you check early to see if there is a potential sleep problem. Early treatment can prevent it from worsening into high blood pressure or heart disease.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-buttons mb-5\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/ZX6wXkc\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">line reservation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%A0%BB%E5%B0%BF%E4%B8%8D%E4%B8%80%E5%AE%9A%E6%98%AF%E6%B3%8C%E5%B0%BF%E7%A7%91%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%EF%BC%8C%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E6%98%AF%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E7%B5%A6%E7%9A%84%E8%AD%A6%E8%A8%8A\"><\/span>Frequent urination is not necessarily a urological problem, it may be a warning sign from sleep.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n  Sleep apnea is not just about snoring. It involves systemic physiological regulation and is closely related to nocturnal frequent urination, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and arrhythmia.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Many people ignore these<strong>Atypical manifestations<\/strong>&quot;For example, they regard frequent urination at night as a result of aging or urinary problems, but ignore the impact of abnormal sleep on the physiological system. They don&#039;t realize the problem until their quality of life is greatly affected.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Through correct diagnosis and treatment targeting the cause, in addition to improving sleep quality, it can also indirectly improve the functions of the urinary, circulatory and endocrine systems.<strong\n    >Frequent urination is not necessarily a urology problem, it may be a warning sign from sleep.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  if<strong\n    >Do you or your family members have frequent urination at night, snoring with a suffocating feeling, daytime fatigue or sleepiness accompanied by a receding jaw?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/jaw-surgery-for-receding-chin\/\" title=\"Chin retrusion\"><strong>Chin retrusion<\/strong><\/a><strong>etc.<\/strong>, welcome to contact<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/\" title=\"Taipei Fenghua Joint Clinic\">Taipei Fenghua Joint Clinic<\/a>, we will provide the most appropriate examination and treatment recommendations to help you regain healthy sleep and a stable life.\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make an appointment today to learn more about sleep apnea treatment options!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Further reading:<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sleep-apnea-index\/\" title=\"What is the sleep apnea index? A step-by-step guide to understanding the health warnings behind the sleep apnea index\">What is the sleep apnea index? A step-by-step guide to understanding the health warnings behind the sleep apnea index<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    Case sharing:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/case\/case12\/\" title=\"Severe sleep apnea: Decided to undergo MMA orthognathic surgery for the sake of the child\">Severe sleep apnea: Decided to undergo MMA orthognathic surgery for the sake of the child<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    Case sharing:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/case\/case14\/\" title=\"I had tooth extraction and correction, and then I had orthognathic surgery because of respiratory arrest.\">I had tooth extraction and correction, and then I had orthognathic surgery because of respiratory arrest.<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently getting up to go to the bathroom at night leads to interrupted sleep and lack of energy during the day. Many people will first think of bladder problems or benign prostatic hyperplasia, but they are unable to find the clear cause.<br \/>\nIn fact, these symptoms may be caused by an often overlooked sleep disorder: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).<br \/>\nThis is a disease in which respiratory obstruction causes repeated breathing pauses during sleep. It not only affects sleep quality, but may also disrupt the body&#039;s internal hormone balance and cause atypical symptoms such as frequent urination at night.<br \/>\nTaipei Fenghua Joint Clinic will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the relationship between sleep apnea and frequent urination from different perspectives, helping you to identify and diagnose it early and regain a restful night&#039;s sleep.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":2248,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-6"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":8}},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2203"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2203\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2251,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2203\/revisions\/2251"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}