Chapter 19: Nocturia in Elderly Persons and Nocturnal Polyuria
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Nocturia is defined by the International Continence Society as the interruption of sleep one or more times at night to void.1 Although nocturia is relatively uncommon among younger adults, by 80 yr of age, the prevalence rises to 80 to 90% in both men and women.2 The presence of nocturia disrupts sleep, leading to daytime somnolence, depressive symptoms, cognitive dysfunction, and a reduced sense of well being and quality of life.3 Moreover, nocturia is associated with an increased risk morbidity and even mortality.4,5
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