Prevalence and Risk Factors for Nocturia in an Outpatient Clinic

ConclusionClinically significant nocturia is common among patients seen at a general medical clinic. Age and gender are the most definitive risk factors for nocturia. Hypertension may also be related to nocturia. Thus, it is important to evaluate not only urological problems but other medical problems in patients with nocturia.

Source: LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - October 9, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Minoru MIYAZATO, Takeshi TANA, Akira HIGA, Takuma OSHIRO, Ryo NAMITOME, Uru NEZU, Shinichiro UEDA, Seiichi SAITO Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research