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Alternative names Return to top
Nocturia; NycturiaDefinition Return to top
This symptom is a frequent need to urinate at night.Considerations Return to top
It is normal for urine to decrease in amount and become more concentrated at night. Most people can sleep 6 to 8 hours without having to urinate. Middle aged or older men may normally have to urinate once in the early morning hours.Common Causes Return to top
Home Care Return to top
Keep a diary of how much fluid you drink, how often you urinate, and urine output. Record your body weight at the same times and on the same scale daily.Call your health care provider if Return to top
What to expect at your health care provider's office Return to top
Your health care provider will perform a physical examination and ask questions about your nighttime urination, such as:TREATMENT
Treatment options vary depending on the cause of frequent nighttime urination. If excessive nighttime urination occurs as a result of diuretic medications, you may be advised to take your medication earlier in the day.
Update Date: 2/14/2004 Updated by: Scott M. Gilbert, M.D., Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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