Nocturia.
Nocturia is a common symptom in women which has profound negative impact on the quality of life. With the increase in aging population, nocturia is becoming an important clinical problem. A proper understanding of cardio-respiratory, metabolic, and neurological patho-physiology of nocturia is imperative for appropriate management of nocturia. When managing a patient with nocturia it is important to evaluate the patient as a whole rather than from urological perspective only. In this article we attempt to discuss the definition, etiology, clinical features and management of nocturia so that a comprehensive approach to management can be adopted when faced with a woman complaining of nocturia.
Ashok
Kiran
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Division of Urogynecology, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan Hsien, Taiwan. drkirana@gmail.com
Wang
Alex
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D050034:Antidiuretic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020920:Dyssomnias; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053158:Nocturia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011788:Quality of Life
D050034:Antidiuretic Agents; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists; D010276:Parasympatholytics