6. Going to the bathroom Frequently at Night
The next sleep apnea signal is that you wake up to pee at night frequently. Even though most attribute waking up multiple times to go to the bathroom as a sign of aging due to having a large prostate, it can also point to sleep apnea. This constant having to go to the bathroom is called nocturia. Nocturia is that when people wake up due to having a sleep apnea episode, and they then realize they have to pee.
So unlike waiting like many people do to go to the bathroom first thing in the morning, most have an uncontrollable urge in the middle of the night. If this begins to happen to you and you are under the age of 60, it’s important to consult a physician who would be able to advise you on whether you may be beginning to develop sleep apnea. The sooner you nip it in the bud the better!