Apnea linked to nighttime urination in men

(MySleepCentral.com) UPDATED 2008-07-30

A small study suggests men with sleep apnea may be more likely to need to go to the bathroom frequently during the night. This condition--called nocturia--was defined in the study as needing to go to the bathroom two or more times each night. The risk of nocturia was directly related to the severity of sleep apnea, and the association was particularly strong in patients younger than 50. Read full story >

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Apnea linked to nighttime urination in men

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