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Side Effect: Nocturia (voiding at night)

What is Nocturia (voiding at night)?

What does Nocturia (voiding at night) look like?

Nocturia may also be accompanied by other symptoms such as:

Nocturia can increase the risk of falling as a result fo getting up to go to the bathroom.

If you think you may get up at night to urinate, be sure to clear a path to the bathroom so that there is nothing to trip or stumble on as it may be dark and harder to see without a light.

Who gets Nocturia (voiding at night)?

How to prevent Nocturia (voiding at night)

How to treat Nocturia (voiding at night)

Treatment options for nocturia depend upon the underlying cause of the symptoms.

References

1. Cho OH, Yoo YS, Kim JC, Park RH, Hwang KH. Factors Influencing Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Advanced Cancer Patients With Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Int Neurourol J. 2018 Sep;22(3):192-199.

Created: May 3, 2023 Updated: May 3, 2023