Urol. praxi, 2011; 12(6): 345-348

Nocturia - rational diagnosis and treatment

doc.MUDr.Jan Krhut, Ph.D.1, doc.MUDr.Roman Zachoval, Ph.D.2, MUDr.Ondřej Havránek1, MUDr.David Němec1, MUDr.Petr Holý2
1 Urologické oddělení FN Ostrava&ndash,Poruba
2 Urologické oddělení FTN Praha&ndash,Krč

Nocturia is one of the most bothersome symptoms of lower urinary tract and may be the leading symptom in medical examination. Nocturia

has a special aspect of being of multifactorial ethiology so interdisciplinary approach for the diagnosis and treatment is obligatory.

Nocturia is at present considered to be a new entity excluded from other symptoms of lower urinary tract and may be a consequence of

serious disease. Diagnosis is based on non-invasive methods and the mainstay is the voiding diary. Treatment is based on desmopresin

therapy and drugs influencing lower urinary tract in some cases.

Keywords: nocturnal polyuria, voiding diary, antidiuretic therapy, desmopressin

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Krhut J, Zachoval R, Havránek O, Němec D, Holý P. Nocturia - rational diagnosis and treatment. Urol. praxi. 2011;12(6):345-348.
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