Demystifying nocturia: identifying the cause and tailoring the treatment.
Nocturia is a common problem with a significant impact on quality of life. The etiology of nocturia is multifactorial. Recent standardized terminology with respect to nocturia has been developed to promote more efficient communication among providers/specialists. A careful history, physical examination, and use of a voiding diary are important steps in identifying the etiology of nocturia and assist in tailoring the treatment regimen.
University Urological Associates, Providence, RI, USA.
Paula
P
Laureanno
Pamela
P
Ellsworth
D000465:Algorithms; D050034:Antidiuretic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015984:Causality; D017281:Cost of Illness; D003663:Decision Trees; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D053158:Nocturia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D010808:Physical Examination; D015995:Prevalence; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D011788:Quality of Life; D012449:Safety; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000150:complications; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D053201:Urinary Bladder, Overactive / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy
D050034:Antidiuretic Agents; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists