Increased urine volume and more frequent awakenings. This phenomenon affects both women and men from their fifties onward.
When the heart comes into play: the link with circulation
The link between nocturia and cardiovascular health isn’t always obvious… and yet, it’s very real. In some people, getting up at night to urinate can be a sign of circulatory imbalance, often linked to mild or moderate heart failure, even if undiagnosed. How does it work? During the day, when standing, some fluids tend to accumulate in the legs due to gravity.
