"Carelessness Leads to Damage" Understanding Kidney Disease ⑥ Frequent Night Urination, a Warning Sign for Kidney Health?

When sleeping, antidiuretic hormone is released to prevent frequent urination, as frequent nighttime urination can disturb restful sleep.

 

Commonly occurring in kidney disease, but caused by various factors such as sleep apnea, snoring, and medication use.

 

Wildfires become difficult to restore to their original state once the flames spread uncontrollably, damaging forests and trees.

 

 

We need to be careful so that such a small spark does not lead to a big fire.

 

There are parts of our body that require special attention.

 

Kidneys are something that are difficult to restore once they are damaged.

 

Let's learn together with Professor Lim Jeong-hoon of the Department of Nephrology at Chilgok Kyungpook National University Hospital, as we identify and catch the warning signs sent by the kidneys about the early stages of disease.

 

 

The kidneys are vital organs that play a very important role, often called the filters of our body.

 

So today, let's explore various questions about the kidneys.

 

The elderly people around me say that the reason they can't sleep well at night is because of urination.

 

However, I heard this story.

 

Frequent urination can impair kidney function. That doesn't make sense, does it?

 

You can think of it as a statement that may or may not make sense.

 

Since the place where urine collects is the bladder, when about 300ml of urine accumulates in the bladder, we feel the urge to urinate, which is called the sensation of needing to urinate.

 

Depending on the person, some may feel the urge to urinate frequently even when their urine is only slightly full, while others may produce so much urine that their bladder fills quickly, causing them to urinate often.

 

Chronic kidney disease can also be one of the causes of frequent urination.

When we normally sleep, we shouldn't wake up, so an antidiuretic hormone that concentrates urine to prevent frequent trips to the bathroom is released.

 

Oh, you're practicing autonomous balancing.

 

Yes, so it should absorb moisture from the urine and help produce a smaller amount of urine, allowing for deep and restful sleep.

 

People with chronic kidney disease often experience impaired antidiuretic hormone function, leading to poor urine concentration and the production of large amounts of urine even at night.

 

So ultimately, I can't get a good night's sleep, wake up quickly, and often go to the bathroom, among other issues.

 

However, the reasons for frequently needing to go to the bathroom are very diverse.

 

People who suffer from sleep apnea, snoring, or are taking various medications may frequently experience urinary urgency, so I think it is necessary to also investigate other possible causes.