Diseases
nocturia
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Overview
Nocturia is a condition that causes you to wake up during the night to urinate. This can be thought of as nocturnal urinary frequency — having to urinate more often at night. This condition becomes more common as people age and occurs in both men and women, sometimes for different reasons.
Symptoms
- waking up more than once a night to urinate.
- urinating more volume (if polyuria is present).
- fatigue, sleepiness — even after waking up.
Causes
- bladder overactivity (bladder spasms).
- bladder inflammation (swelling).
- high fluid intake. or untreated diabetes (type 1 and type 2).
Risk factors
- heart disease
- prostatitis and prostate cancer
Diagnosis
- the diagnosis is based on patient history.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is nocturia?
Nocturia is a condition that causes you to wake up during the night to urinate. This can be thought of as nocturnal urinary frequency — having to urinate more often at night. This condition becomes more common as people age and occurs in both men and women, sometimes for different reasons.
What are the symptoms of nocturia?
waking up more than once a night to urinate., urinating more volume (if polyuria is present)., fatigue, sleepiness — even after waking up.
What causes nocturia?
bladder overactivity (bladder spasms).; bladder inflammation (swelling).; high fluid intake. or untreated diabetes (type 1 and type 2).
Which medicines are used for nocturia?
desmopressin
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