NOCTURIA Flashcards
1
Q
What is the prevelance of Nocturia in 60-70 yos?
A
40%
2
Q
What is the prevelance of NOcturia in >70yos?
A
55%
3
Q
What are the main urological causes of nocturia?
A
BPH & OAB
4
Q
List some causes of Nocturia/Nocturnal polyuria?
A
RF
Ideopathic nocturnal polyuria
DM
Central diabetes insipidus
OAB
5
Q
How do you define Polyuria?
A
> 3L of urine output in 24hrs
6
Q
How do you define nocturnal polyurea?
A
production of >1/3 of 24hr urine output between 00:00 -> 08:00
7
Q
How do you determine for water diuresis cause of polyurea?
A
Measure urine osmolality <250mOsm/kg (water diruesis) - LikelyPrimary polydipsia or Di - ADH deficiency)
8
Q
How do you measure solute diuresis cause for polyurea?
A
Measure urine osmolality >300 mOsm/kg (likely DM cause)
