Present view on the diagnostics and treatment of nocturia
Authors:
Roman Zachoval 1; Jan Krhut 2; Ondřej Havránek 2; Miroslav Záleský 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Urologické oddělení Fakultní Thomayerova nemocnice, Praha
1; Urologické oddělení Fakultní nemocnice, Ostrava – Poruba
2
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2010; 149: 576-579
Category:
Review Article
Overview
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.
Key words:
nocturnal polyuria, micturition diary, antidiuretic therapy, desmopressin.
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