Nocturia
- Nighttime urination
- Nycturia
Nature
Nocturia, or getting up frequently during the night to urinate, is a symptom. Besides aging, it has historically been attributed to a bladder or prostate concerns. Once considered a benign nuisance, nighttime urination is fast becoming recognized as a warning sign related with illness and increased mortality.
Incidence
Nocturia affects up to 40 percent of the population. Often dismissed as a normal part of aging, epidemiologists or those who study disease statistics find otherwise. Nocturia affects both men and women. Statistical analysis in a European investigation across five countries found that 48.6 percent of men and 54.5 percent of women have to get up at least one time per night to urinate.
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Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Content quality
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Language
English
Last update
Dec 3, 2024