Nocturia - The need to wake and pass urine at night. The term nocturia, as a symptom,
is generally used to mean that a person is waking to pass urine more frequently than
normal.
Nocturia is a common symptom in both men and women.
Nocturia has an impact on a persons sleep pattern and quality of life.
Nocturia is a symptom, not a diagnosis.
It is important to assess underlying causes, as some important conditions, such as
diabetes, may present in this way.3
The bladder is controlled via the brain, spinal cord tracts, and peripheral nerves.
Therefore, many neurological conditions may affect bladder function.
