Frequent & Nighttime Urination
Q. Severe nocturia disrupts my sleep — can it be treated?
A.
Yes, especially excellent for kidney-yang deficiency type nocturia.
📝 Detailed Answer
Nocturia disrupts sleep significantly (waking 2+ times). Causes: ① kidney-yang deficiency, ② BPH, ③ overactive bladder, ④ heart failure-related fluid mobilization. Korean medicine treatment: ① Pal-mi-hwan for kidney-yang deficiency, ② Yukmijiwhang-tang base, ③ acupuncture (BL23, BL28, KI3 Taixi), ④ moxibustion on lower abdomen. 60–70% reduce nocturia frequency over 2–3 months. Lifestyle (limit evening fluids, treat sleep apnea, weight management) is also crucial.
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Hyo-seop Kim
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