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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 MoreIn 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 MoreIn 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 MoreIn 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...
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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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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the impact of bladder capacity differences on nocturnal polyuria (NP) and nocturia. This study found that severe nocturia is associated with NP and reduced bladder capacity. Some background Nocturia is the urge to urinate at night. Severe nocturia is when a person gets up more than 3 times a night....
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In a nutshell This trial is looking at the safety and effectiveness of the experimental drug, called FE 201836, in treating nocturia. The main outcome to be measured in this study is the change in the number of nighttime urinations during the 12 week study period. The details Nocturia refers to waking up at night to urinate. The main symptom...
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