Nocturia: A problem that disrupts sleep and predicts obstructive sleep apnea

Nocturia frequently is considered a benign problem that results from aging. Nocturia can result from poorly controlled diabetes, congestive heart failure, or urinary dysfunction. Also a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), nocturia is a significant source of sleep disruption that may result in...

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Published in:Geriatric nursing (New York) 2003-03, Vol.24 (2), p.76,105-81,105
Main Authors: Chasens, Eileen R., Umlauf, Mary G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Circadian Rhythm
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - complications
Geriatric Assessment
Geriatric Nursing - methods
Health Status
Humans
Hypertension - complications
Nurse's Role
Nursing
Obesity - complications
Predictive Value of Tests
Risk Factors
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - complications
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - metabolism
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - physiopathology
Urination Disorders - etiology
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Summary:Nocturia frequently is considered a benign problem that results from aging. Nocturia can result from poorly controlled diabetes, congestive heart failure, or urinary dysfunction. Also a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), nocturia is a significant source of sleep disruption that may result in excessive daytime sleepiness. This article examines variables that contribute to nocturia, its effect on health, and the physiological mechanisms in OSA that evoke nocturia. Evaluation requires differentiation of the underlying causes that result in either increased frequency or increased nocturnal urine production, including symptoms of OSA. (Geriatr Nurs 2003;24:76-81, 105)
ISSN:0197-4572
1528-3984
DOI:10.1067/mgn.2003.27