Nocturia, or frequent nighttime urination, can disrupt sleep and impact daily life. Learn about the common causes and effective treatments for this condition. Whether it's due to an overactive bladder, an enlarged prostate, medications, or other factors, understanding the root cause is essential to find the right solution for a peaceful night's rest.

1. Dr. Saket

3. Nocturnal polyuria:
Producing an abnormally
large volume of urine at night.
This accounts for over 50% of
nocturia cases.
01
Global polyuria:
Producing excess urine
throughout the day and night
due to increased fluid intake
or antidiuretic hormone
imbalance.
02
Low nocturnal bladder
capacity: Inability to
store enough urine in the
bladder at night due to
issues like bladder
overactivity.
03
Mixed nocturia: A
combination of the
above factors like
polyuria and low
bladder capacity.
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6. Medical history: Questions about symptoms, onset, associated conditions, medications, fluid intake etc.
Physical exam: Checking for issues like prostate enlargement in men.
Urinalysis: Testing a urine sample for signs of infection.
Bladder diary: Recording fluid intake and urination patterns over 3-4 days.
Nocturia severity index: Questionnaire scoring symptom impact on quality of life.
Special tests: As needed, like cystoscopy, ultrasound, urodynamic testing or sleep studies.