Limit fluids 2–4 hours before bedtime
Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening
Avoid alcohol in the evening
Empty your bladder right before bed
Reduce salty foods in the evening
Elevate your legs in the late afternoon if you have leg swelling
Manage constipation
Keep blood sugar under control if you have diabetes
Review medications with your doctor, especially diuretics
Take diuretics earlier in the day if prescribed
Treat sleep apnea if present
Address urinary tract infection if symptoms are present
Get evaluated for prostate enlargement if you have urinary hesitancy or weak stream
Get evaluated for overactive bladder if you have urgency
Get evaluated for bladder or kidney problems if symptoms persist
Track nighttime urination and fluid intake
Seek medical care if you have pain, blood in urine, fever, swelling, or worsening symptoms