Sleep disorders that may be associated with nocturia:
(1) insomnia
(2) sleep apnea syndrome (central, obstructive)
(3) restless legs syndrome
(4) periodic legs syndrome
(5) parasomnia
(6) disorderd sleep secondary to a medical disorder (heart failure, COPD, etc)
(7) disordered sleep secondary to neurological disease (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc)
The patient may have:
(1) nocturnal polyuria
(2) a problem with bladder storage
(3) a habit of voiding upon awakening, with only volumes passed
It is important for the patient:
(1) to record the frequency and volume of urine episodes.
(2) to have a sleep assessment
