A non-urologic cause of nocturia and enuresis--obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
Three case reports describe nocturia and enuresis as complications of the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). It is important to recognize the causal relationship since these troublesome symptoms are easily treated by treating the sleep apnea.
Ulfberg
J
J
Department of Internal Medicine, Avesta Hospital, Sweden.
Thuman
R
R
D000202:Activator Appliances; D000368:Aged; D004775:Enuresis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000295:instrumentation; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy