Small urine volumes: an overactive bladder?
“If you pee very little at night (less than a third of your total 24-hour urine), it’s probably due to an overactive or oversensitive bladder,” says the specialist. Normally, the bladder sends a signal to the brain that it’s time to pee when it’s full. But when it’s overactive, it sends this signal to the brain even when it’s only partially empty.
Good habits: First, take the time, consistently, to empty your bladder completely every time you go to the toilet. Then, set a time limit between toilet visits and gradually increase it, both day and night, to retrain your bladder until you reach 3-4 hours between each visit. If you feel the urge in advance, try to let it pass: think about something else (count backwards from 100, do your calculations…), take 5 deep breaths. If that’s not enough, go to the toilet, but do it calmly.
Also work on your pelvic floor muscles to strengthen them. Finally, watch your diet (avoid coffee, tea, alcohol and soda, and eat more fiber).
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