Nocturia: Focus on Etiology and Consequences

Nocturia is a condition characterized by the need to awaken ≥ 1 times per night to void. Although nocturia is a multifactorial condition that can coexist with other lower urinary tract symptoms, the most common causal factor is a nighttime overproduction of urine. Many people with nocturia do not seek help, accepting it as a natural consequence of aging. However, nocturia is common in men and women of all ages and has a profound impact on quality of life, especially in the young, that may be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Nocturia as a condition deserves public health attention.

Written by: Jeffrey P. Weiss, MD, Department of Urology, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY.

Reference: Rev Urol. 2012;14(3-4):48-55.

PubMed Abstract
PMID: 23526404

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