Νocturia

Nocturia is the urgency to interrupt sleep for urinating. One (1) episode of nocturia per night is considered to be within normal limits.

It should be pointed out that:

  • Nocturia is a common symptom in both men and women and increases with age.
  • Nocturia may be disturbing and cause sleep disorders with significant effect on the patient's quality of life.
  • Nocturia is a symptom, not a diagnosis.
  • Nocturia has to be evaluated by the physician for identifying the deeper causes that are associated with it (e.g. diabetes mellitus or prostate hypertrophy).