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This information was VERY helpful to me. Thank you!
I am trying to avoid surgery on my prostate. I get up 6-7 times a night and I am exhausted the next day. Should I first look at sleep apnea (I have restless leg syndrome) or consider BNP first as the source of nocturia?
My urologist is pointing me at surgery (roto-router) which is the gold standard but the recovery takes months and sometimes it doesn't work.
The quality of life isn't too good right now.
Fred
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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