Frequent nocturia often occurs in middle-aged and elderly people, causing many troubles. Due to increased nocturnal urination, it can seriously affect sleep. Lack of sleep is also a major enemy of the health of middle-aged and elderly people, and can cause many other diseases, forming a vicious cycle and posing hidden dangers to people's health.
The causes of nocturia can be classified into three categories: First, it is physiological. This type of urinary frequency is mainly caused by excessive intake of water, such as the habit of drinking a large amount of water before bed, drinking strong tea or coffee, or taking diuretics. Second, it can be caused by heart failure or certain endocrine diseases, such as chronic adrenal cortex insufficiency, primary hyperaldosteronism, diabetes, etc., which can also lead to increased nocturia. Third, patients with glomerular diseases, chronic tubulointerstitial diseases, or reduced renal concentrating ability are more likely to have increased nocturia, which can worsen over time and develop into renal polyuria or even renal diabetes insipidus.
Elderly people, especially those with hypertension or diabetes, are more prone to increased nocturia due to their poor physical condition and renal tubular arteriosclerosis, as well as highly stressed or neurotic individuals who have poor sleep conditions. When the bladder is mildly filled (less than 300 milliliters), there is a sense of urination, leading to an increase in nighttime urination frequency. This can become habitual nocturia. Eating yam regularly can have a certain therapeutic effect on frequent nocturia.
Yam is a common vegetable that contains proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, fats, choline, amylase, and other components. It also contains essential inorganic salts and trace elements such as iodine, calcium, iron, and phosphorus. It can be seen that yam is also a good supplement. According to traditional Chinese medicine, yam has the effects of tonifying the spleen and stomach, nourishing the lungs and kidneys, and can be used to treat conditions such as chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, chronic enteritis, lung deficiency coughing and asthma, chronic gastritis, diabetes, nocturnal emission, and frequent urination. Nocturnal emission and frequent urination are closely related to kidney deficiency. Yam can tonify the spleen and kidney at the same time, so those with frequent nocturia can eat more yam.
Eating yam is simple and convenient, and it can be eaten regularly to prevent problems. When a child has nocturia, don't blame or scold them blindly. Respect the child's feelings, focus on education and explanation, eliminate mental burden, and maintain a relaxed state of mind. Establish a reasonable daily routine, avoid excessive fatigue, and arrange for 1-2 hours of daytime sleep to ensure easy waking at night. If the condition is severe, the child should be taken to the hospital for medical treatment according to the doctor's advice.
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