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17924538

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-12-25
pubmed:abstractText
Voiding at night, or nocturia, is a common reason for interrupted sleep in the adult population. The condition affects both men and women, with an incidence that increases dramatically with age. Nocturia has a negative impact on quality of life, affecting both morbidity and mortality. Effective diagnosis of the condition is dependent on a clear understanding of its underlying etiology. In general, the causes of nocturia fall into three categories: diurnal polyuria, nocturnal polyuria, and low bladder capacity. In some individuals, however, nocturnal polyuria and low bladder capacity may both contribute to the overall symptomatology of nocturia. Addressing any underlying conditions that contribute to nocturia is the first step in treating the condition. Lifestyle and behavioral changes may provide benefit in some individuals, but for many, the only option is pharmacotherapy. Antimuscarinic agents are first-line therapies for overactive bladder and are often used in the management of nocturia. Pharmacological and physicochemical differences between available antimuscarinic agents, however, translate into different safety and tolerability profiles, which may make some agents more suitable for use in certain populations, including the elderly. Careful selection of the most appropriate antimuscarinic medication is therefore central in optimizing treatment outcomes.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0733-2467
pubmed:author
pubmed:copyrightInfo
Copyright 2007 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
27
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
34-9
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
Nocturia: etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
pubmed:affiliation
Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. rappell@bcm.tmc.edu
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review