There is no most effective way to improve frequent night urination in the elderly, it needs to be treated according to the cause of frequent night urination, which may be caused by physiological factors and generally does not require treatment. It may also be caused by uremia, diabetes and other diseases, which can be improved by medication and general treatment.
1. Physiological factors: Older people who drink a lot of water at night before going to bed or drink strong tea, coffee and other beverages may lead to frequent urination at night. Reducing the amount of water consumed before going to bed at night and avoiding stimulating drinks such as strong tea or coffee can improve the phenomenon of frequent urination at night.
2. Uremia: Uremia is caused by the lack of antidiuretic hormone in the body, the patient will have frequent urination at night, you can follow the doctor’s instructions oral desmopressin acetate tablets or injections of tannic acid pressin to improve. Normally, when extreme thirst occurs, you can drink appropriate water, but should not drink too much water.
3. Diabetes: Diabetic patients due to the reduced concentration function of the kidneys, will lead to nocturia. Diabetic patients can regulate the blood sugar level in the body by injecting insulin, and can also take oral glibenclamide, gliclazide and other hypoglycemic drugs for treatment. Normally, they should eat less and more frequent meals, and avoid foods high in sugar and starch.
Elderly people have more reasons for frequent urination at night, need to check the cause of the disease in time, according to the cause of targeted treatment. Usually should develop good habits, avoid drinking a lot of water before going to bed. The above drugs should be applied under the guidance of a doctor.