Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Nocturnal Polyuria

Nocturnal polyuria (NP), the most common etiology of nocturia, is a bothersome condition characterized by overproduction of urine at night.1,2 NP may result from abnormalities in the normal circadian variation in endogenous arginine vasopressin (AVP) secretion,3 and it can also be associated with various medical conditions, including congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, peripheral edema, excessive night-time fluid intake, as well as “normal” aging.4 There is a strong need to manage this burdensome condition by identifying the causative factors and associated comorbidities.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research