This week I gave a presentation on incontinence at a retirement home, and afterwards I stuck around to answer questions as I always do. Overwhelmingly, the questions had to do with nocturia, so I thought I'd devote this SharePost to discussing this condition. Nocturia is a condition in which yo...
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Interstial Cystitits
Deborah Lovin
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 at 11:31 AM
Another condition that may cause Nocturia is Interstitial Cystitis (IC). This condition is a chronic inflammation of the bladder and, in addition to nocturia, can cause mild to severe pain in the lower abdomen/pelvic region of the body. Individuals with nocturia and prolonged pelvic pain should speak with their physicians about testing for IC.
Deborah Lovin
re: Interstial Cystitits
Jasmine Schmidt
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 at 05:03 PM
Thanks for the comment Deborah. IC is an often and easily overlooked condition. I didn't realize that nocturia can be a symptom, thanks for bringing it to our attention!
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Obesity a Factor
Jasmine Schmidt
Monday, September 10, 2007 at 03:05 PM
A study presented at the recent International Continence Society meeting shows a link between obesity and increased nocturia in both men and women.
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nocturia and inconyinence
Ron
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 02:11 PM
I,am a little older than most being have bph which sometimes wakes me and other the incontinence will kick in so it is a double dose of trouble.
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Nocturia
robbie jones
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 07:03 PM
This information was VERY helpful to me. Thank you!
re: Nocturia
Jasmine Schmidt
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Glad you found it useful!
Another condition that may cause Nocturia is Interstitial Cystitis (IC). This condition is a chronic inflammation of the bladder and, in addition to nocturia, can cause mild to severe pain in the lower abdomen/pelvic region of the body. Individuals with nocturia and prolonged pelvic pain should speak with their physicians about testing for IC.
Deborah Lovin