[Present view on the diagnostics and treatment of nocturia]

Cas Lek Cesk. 2010;149(12):576-9.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Nocturia is one of the most bothersome symptoms of lower urinary tract and may be the leading symptom in medical examination. Nocturia has a special aspect of being of multifactorial etiology so an interdisciplinary approach for the diagnosis and treatment is obligatory. At present, nocturia is considered to be a new entity excluded from the symptoms of lower urinary tract and may be a consequence of serious disease. Diagnosis consists of non-invasive methods and the mainstay is the micturition diary. Treatment is based on desmopressin therapy and drugs influencing lower urinary tract in some cases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Nocturia / diagnosis
  • Nocturia / etiology
  • Nocturia / therapy*