common, particularly with increasing age.
Waking up two or more times regularly may be more disruptive and is worth discussing with a healthcare professional if it affects your sleep or daily life. However, the number alone does not establish whether you have a medical problem.
Some people wake because their bladder is full. Others wake for a different reason, such as insomnia, pain, or noise, and then decide to use the bathroom while they are awake.
The important questions are whether this is a new change, how often it happens,
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