In a nutshell This study reviewed the management options for nocturia. They found that treating nocturia depends on the underlying cause. Some background Nocturia is defined as waking at night to urinate. It is very common, particularly in older people. Waking up at night to urinate disrupts sleep. This can lead to other issues....
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Reviewing the management of nocturia and nocturnal polyuria
In a nutshell This study reviewed nocturia and its treatment. Some background Nocturia is the urge to urinate at night. Nocturia can affect sleep disturbance. This can lead to poor sleep, depression, reduced quality of life and increased risk of falls. Nocturnal polyuria (NP) is the overproduction of urine at night (greater...
Read MoreA review of nocturia and its consequences
In a nutshell This study reviewed nocturia and its consequences. Some background Nocturia is the urge to urinate at night. Nocturia can affect sleep disturbance. This can lead to poor sleep, depression, reduced quality of life and increased risk of falls. The risk of having nocturia increases with age. At a younger age, women are more...
Read MoreDesmopressin for women with nocturia
In a nutshell This study investigated desmopressin (Noctiva) as a treatment option for nocturia in women. This study found that desmopressin is safe and effective for women with nocturia. Some background Nocturia is a condition in which you wake up during the night because you have to urinate. Many women Desmopressin is a treatment...
Read MoreIs there a link between nocturia and high blood pressure at night?
In a nutshell This study investigated if nighttime blood pressure (NBP) is associated with sleep conditions including nocturia (waking up at night to urinate). They found that nocturia is linked to an increased risk of NBP. Some background Nocturnal blood pressure (NBP) is the term for BP at night. Changes in NBP may be a risk factor for...
Read MoreIs nocturia an unrecognized symptom of uncontrolled hypertension in black men?
In a nutshell This study investigated if nocturia is common in black men with uncontrolled hypertension. They found that nocturia is common in these patients. Some background Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a common condition. Hypertension is very common in non-Hispanic black people. The death rate from hypertension is highest in black...
Read MoreOveractive bladder treatment for patients with nocturia: what are the clinical benefits?
In a nutshell This study investigated if treatment for overactive bladder (OAB) improved nocturia symptoms. They found that OAB treatment improved nocturia symptoms. Some background Nocturia is described as waking at night to urinate. Nocturia is more common in older patients. One cause of nocturia is overactive bladder (OAB). OAB is an increase...
Read MoreBladders and New Technology
Our last post discussed the connection between our kidneys and blood pressure. The kidneys release urine in a steady flow. It moves down the ureters–muscular tubules–to the bladder. How does the bladder work? What happens when you hold urine in your bladder instead of going when you need to? Here is a well done description of how the bladder...
Read MoreManaging nocturia – a review of diagnosis and treatment
In a nutshell This study reviewed the management of nocturia. Some background Nocturia is a condition where patients wake frequently at night to urinate. If untreated, it can have a negative effect on quality of life (QOL). Nocturia can be caused by a number of factors. In some cases there is excess production of urine at night, This is called...
Read MoreManaging nocturia – a review of diagnosis and treatment
In a nutshell This study reviewed the management of nocturia. Some background Nocturia is a condition where patients wake frequently at night to urinate. If untreated, it can have a negative effect on quality of life (QOL). Nocturia can be caused by a number of factors. In some cases there is excess production of urine at night, This is called...
Read MoreImproving the quality of sleep of women with nocturia with non-pharmacological treatments
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate tibial nerve stimulation (TNS) or pelvic floor training (PFT) as treatments for nocturia. This study found that TNS or PFT were both effective in improving the quality of sleep of women with nocturia. Some background Nocturia is the urge to urinate at night. Two non-pharmacological...
Read MoreDoes reducing salt intake improve nocturia in patients with excessive salt intake?
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the link between salt intake and nocturia. This study found that reducing salt intake had beneficial effects on nocturia symptoms. Some background Nocturia is the urge to urinate at night. Reducing the amount of salt in the diet could reduce nocturia. It is unclear what effect salt reduction has on...
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