Polyuria (Increased Urination): Therapy

Therapy for polyuria depends on the cause.

General measures

  • Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day).
  • Limited caffeine consumption (max. 240 mg caffeine per day; equivalent to 2 to 3 cups of coffee or 4 to 6 cups of green/black tea).
  • For nocturia (nocturnal urination):
    • Small amounts of fluids in the evening (including alcohol restriction / abstinence) reduce nighttime urine production.
    • Evening elevation of the legs – this supports fluid redistribution in the central body circulation and diuresis (urine excretion) before bedtime
    • An appropriately warm sleeping environment through a seasonally appropriate comforter – this mitigates peripheral vasoconstriction (blood vessel constriction) with increased fluid redistribution in the central body circulation and diuresis during sleep
  • Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.