Nocturia
Etiology, Pathology, Risk Factors, Treatment and Emerging Therapies

A comprehensive reference of the prevalence, etiology, risk factors, and treatment information for nocturia

King C. Lee (Author), Jeffrey P. Weiss (Author)

9780128200971, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 28 August 2019

154 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.1 cm, 0.25 kg

Nocturia: Etiology, Pathology, Risk Factors, Treatment and Emerging Therapy includes the background, prevalence, etiology, risk factors, adverse effects and morbidity, as well as current and emerging treatments related to nocturia. Often considered a normal part of aging, nocturia can often be overlooked as a risk factor associated with serious outcomes such as mortality, morbidity, negative economic implications and decreased quality of life. This book provides comprehensive information on all aspects of nocturia as well as how the emerging therapies can provide safe, effective and low-cost treatment.

1. Introduction and Background2. Etiology, Pathology and Risk Factors3. Epidemiology and Prevalence4. Adverse Effects and Co-Morbidity5. Diagnosis, Assessment and Examination6. Management and Treatments7. Emerging Novel Therapies8. Summary and Conclusion

Subject Areas: Life sciences: general issues [PSA]