Dehydration happens when your body gets rid of more fluids, usually through sweating or going to the bathroom more than normal, than it absorbs. Drinking too little water during exercise, hot weather, or daily activities can also cause the body to use up its stored water.
Nocturia is defined as the excessive need to get up and urinate during the night. 1  You may find yourself using the bathroom several times per night and this can be disruptive to your sleep. It is generally considered to be abnormal to wake to urinate when it occurs more than once at night.
Nightmares in adults are often spontaneous. But they can also be caused by a variety of factors and underlying disorders. Some people have nightmares after having a late-night snack, which can increase metabolism and signal the brain to be more active.f you've gone through a traumatic event, such as an attack or accident, you may have recurrent nightmares about your experience. Although nightmares and night terrors both cause people to awake in great fear, they are different.