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Nocturia, or nighttime urination, may stem from circadian rhythm disruptions rather than solely bladder or prostate issues. This review explores nocturia through the lens of sleep science and chronobiology.

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  • Chronobiology
  • Sleep Science
  • Urology

Background:

  • Nocturia is commonly viewed as a symptom of prostate or bladder conditions.
  • Recent research links nocturia to disruptions in circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-examine nocturia considering advances in circadian biology and sleep science.
  • To highlight the potential of viewing nocturia as a chronobiological disorder.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on nocturia.
  • Integration of findings from circadian biology and sleep science.
  • Analysis of nocturia as a disorder of biological timing.

Main Results:

  • Nocturia's conceptualization has shifted from a mere symptom to a lower urinary tract disorder.
  • Emerging evidence suggests a strong connection between nocturia and circadian dysfunction.
  • Chronobiology offers a new framework for understanding nocturia.

Conclusions:

  • Nocturia may represent a disorder of biological timing (chronobiology).
  • Considering nocturia as circadian dysfunction opens new avenues for research and treatment.
  • Further investigation into the chronobiological aspects of nocturia is warranted.