What other symptoms might occur with nocturia?

Nocturia may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the urinary tract may also involve other body systems.

Urinary tract symptoms that may occur along with nocturia

Nocturia may accompany other symptoms affecting the urinary tract including:

  • Cloudy urine
  • Difficult or painful urination, or burning with urination (dysuria)
  • Foul-smelling urine
  • Frequent urination
  • Frequent urination that often produces only a small amount of urine
  • Pain or burning with urination
  • Urgent need to urinate
  • Urinary retention

Other symptoms that may occur along with nocturia

Nocturia may accompany symptoms related to other body systems including:

  • Chest pain or pressure
  • Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
  • Feeling very thirsty
  • Fever and chills
  • Loss of bladder or bowel control
  • Missed menstrual periods
  • Night sweats
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Wheezing (whistling sound made with breathing)

Symptoms that might indicate a serious condition

In some cases, nocturia may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious condition which should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care if you, or someone you are with, have nocturia along with other serious symptoms including:

  • Bloody or pink-colored urine (hematuria)
  • Fever
  • Frequent urination that often produces only a small amount of urine
  • Urinary retention
INTRODUCTION

What is nocturia?

Nocturia is the need to urinate during the night. It can occur at any age, but becomes more common with advancing age. Causes of nocturia can be as straightforward as drinking fluids just before bedtime, consuming a large amount of fluid late in the day, drinking beverages with caffeine, or pregnancy.... Read more about nocturia introduction

CAUSES

What causes nocturia?

Your likelihood of having nocturia increases with age. This is because your bladder capacity decreases and urine production increases as you grow older. Lifestyle practices, such as drinking large amounts of fluid late in the day or consuming caffeinated drinks, can also cause nocturia. In women, nocturia often occurs in conjunction with pregnancy, menopause, or uterine prolapse. Nocturia in men is sometimes associated with an enlarged prostate.... Read more about nocturia causes

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