Why do I wake up early in the morning and want to go to the bathroom? ｜Detailed explanation of causes, body mechanisms, and countermeasures

This article is a translation of the following Japanese article:

Original: 朝早く目が覚めてトイレに行きたくなるのはなぜ？｜原因・体の仕組み・対処法を詳しく解説

“I wake up before the alarm”
“I woke up to go to the toilet”
“I can’t go back to sleep after that…”

Are you worried about “waking up to the toilet in the morning”?

This condition is a little different from
nocturnal urination or a sleep disorder.
It may be related to changes in the body that are unique to the morning.

Author
“Is it because of my age? “We tend to think that, but once we understand how the body works, the way we see things changes.”

Is it common to wake up early in the morning and have the urge to urinate?

In conclusion,
It is not uncommon to wake up once in the morning to use the toilet.

However,

Continues every day
Wakes up much earlier than planned
I can’t sleep afterwards and feel tired

If so,
There may be a discrepancy in your sleep and urinary rhythm.

How your body wakes up in the morning with the urge to urinate

✔ As the morning approaches, your body begins to “get ready to wake up”

The human body begins
several hours before the scheduled wake-up time

Autonomic nerve goes into active mode
Increase in blood pressure and body temperature
Internal organs become more active

I will.

As a result of this change,
your bladder may also become more sensitive.

✔ Antidiuretic hormone begins to decrease

Usually at night, more
antidiuretic hormone is secreted, which reduces the amount of urine.

But in the morning,

Gradual decline in hormone secretion
Urine is produced more easily

As a result,
you are more likely to feel the urge to urinate at dawn.

Author
“My body is getting ready to wake up, telling me it’s almost time to wake up.”

Main causes of waking up early in the morning and wanting to go to the toilet

✔ ① I’m getting less sleep

People who tend to wake up early in the morning should:

Deep sleep is short
You are sleeping less

Often,
It is a state in which it is easy to wake up even with the slightest urge to urinate.

Stress and disruption of daily rhythms may also be a factor.

✔ ② Hydration habits before going to bed ~ at night

If you have the following habits,
you will be more likely to have the urge to urinate in the morning.

Water intake just before bed
Tea/coffee late at night
Alcohol

Even if you can tolerate it during the night,
You may experience a sudden urge to urinate in the morning.

✔ ③ Constitution/environment that gets cold easily

At dawn

Temperature drops
Body temperature drops easily

Time zone.

When your body gets cold,

Changes in blood flow
Excess water is more easily excreted as urine

This may lead to
waking up to go to the bathroom in the morning.

✔ ④ Changes due to age

With age,

Decreased bladder capacity
Feel the urge to urinate more easily

As a result,
you are more likely to wake up in the morning with the urge to urinate.

This is a natural change and
not necessarily a disease.

✔ ⑤ If illness is involved

Under the following conditions,
You may have a strong urge to urinate in the morning.

Overactive bladder
Prostatic hyperplasia (male)
Diabetes
Anapnea during sleep syndrome

Author
“Don’t decide that it can’t be helped because it’s morning, but if it continues, stop and think about it.”

Points to check

If you wake up early in the morning and feel like going to the toilet,
Let’s look back at the following.

How many hours earlier than you planned to wake up
Can you go back to sleep after that?
Are you feeling sleepy during the day?
Are you awake during the night?

These are
Tips for checking the balance between sleep and urination.

What to do starting today

✔ ① Stay hydrated by the evening.

Hydration during the day to evening
Relax 2 to 3 hours before going to bed

You don’t have to give up completely, but
The time of day you take it is important.

✔ ② Reduce stimulation before bed

Turn off your smartphone and PC early
Turn down the lights
Create quiet time

When you sleep deeply,
you are less likely to wake up in the morning.

Author
“Toilet measures are also “sleep measures””

✔ ③ Take measures against the cold

Bedding that won’t get cold at dawn
Keeping the abdomen, waist, and feet warm

When your body temperature stabilizes,
your urge to urinate in the morning becomes easier to calm down.

✔ ④ “Don’t panic even if you wake up once”

Even if you wake up in the morning to go to the toilet,

Do not try to force yourself to sleep
Avoid bright light
Quietly return to the futon

It is important to maintain an environment that makes it easy to fall asleep again.

Guidelines for considering medical institutions

In the following cases,
Consider consulting with a urology, internal medicine, or sleep clinic.

I wake up pretty early every day
During the daytime life is being disrupted
Uncomfortable feeling/pain when urinating
Symptoms suddenly became stronger

If you just know the cause,
your anxiety will be greatly reduced.

Summary | Waking up to the bathroom in the morning is a sign of your body’s rhythm

✨ As the morning approaches, your body goes into wake-up mode
✨ The urge to urinate is likely to occur during this process
✨ If you have a hard time, review your sleep and lifestyle

Author
“Waking up early in the morning is a sign that your body is sensing the time properly.
Don’t push yourself too hard, let’s keep it in shape and go out with each other🌅”