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Philip Van Kerrebroeck¹

¹Department of Urology, University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands. p.vankerrebroeck@mumc.nl

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Nocturia, the need to wake and void at night, significantly impacts sleep and quality of life. Identifying nocturnal polyuria is key, as treatments for nocturia are available and effective.

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Urology
Sleep Medicine
Geriatrics

Background:

Nocturia is a common condition affecting both men and women, with prevalence increasing with age.
It leads to sleep fragmentation, reduced daytime function, and diminished quality of life.
Clinicians should recognize nocturia's significant impact on overall health.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the condition of nocturia, its prevalence, and impact.
To highlight the importance of accurate diagnosis and available treatments.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on nocturia.
Emphasis on the utility of frequency-volume charts for diagnosis.
Consideration of underlying pathological factors and distinct clinical entities.

Main Results:

Nocturia is often misattributed to bladder capacity issues, while nocturnal polyuria (excessive nighttime urine production) is a common cause.
Frequency-volume charts help differentiate between nocturnal polyuria and bladder problems.
Desmopressin is a potential treatment for nocturia associated with nocturnal polyuria.

Conclusions:

Nocturia is an important condition with significant morbidity and impact on quality of life.
Clinicians should prioritize nocturia diagnosis and discuss available treatment options with patients.