nocturia http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for nocturia Copyright 2008 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:15:46 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/nocturia Losing Sleep Due To Frequent Urination? Maybe You Have Nocturia http://www.artwoo.com/article/losing-sleep-due-to-frequent-urination-maybe-you-have-nocturia http://www.artwoo.com/article/losing-sleep-due-to-frequent-urination-maybe-you-have-nocturia#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:27:14 +0000 obstructive sleep apneanational sleep foundationsleep patternsnocturiabladder prolapsefrequent urinationdiuretic hormone http://www.artwoo.com/article/losing-sleep-due-to-frequent-urination-maybe-you-have-nocturia nocturia.

But what is nocturia and why should you care? Let's take it from the and other sleep experts.

I. Definition, Causes And Symptoms

Nocturia is characterized by a frequent need to go to the bathroom even at night. In this condition, one wakes up while sleeping just to urinate, even for two or more times at night. For those with severe nocturia, they could get up for five or six times each night.

older people are more likely to suffer from this problem simply because as we age, our anti- levels decrease, making us less able to hold fluids in our bodies. Another reason is that as we age, we also lose our holding capacity, which results to our need to expel the fluids from our bodies.

Nocturia is seen as a symptom of numerous conditions, including urological infection, prostate disorders, , and even .

It could also be caused by excessive intake of fluids, especially caffeinated beverages, which makes the person feel the need to urinate at night.

II. Affects Old People The Most

As previously stated, this condition is common among elders. So common, that in fact, in a poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation in 2003 called, andquot;Sleep In America,andquot; nearly 65% of the respondents aged 55-84 reported about experiencing this problem at least a few nights a week.

Nocturia is a serious problem because it causes disturbed , which in turn affects one's quality of life. It could also be a source of accidents among older adults as they get up to urinate at night.

III. The Cure

One possible treatment for nocturia is through desmopressin, an anti-diuretic that controls or prevents one's . Clinical trials have proven its efficacy in reducing the number of times one goes to the bathroom.

If nocturia is caused by another disorder, that condition must be addressed, and the nocturia will go away.

Another remedy is by seeking medical advice. It is recommended that a patient keep a diary where the actual number of times he has urinated at night are recorded, as well as his sleeping habits and his daytime fatigue. Through his diary, the doctor will be able to give the patient the right type of therapy.

Drinking at least 3 hours before bedtime will also help in preventing one's self from urinating. The more food with water content and fluids one consumes throughout the day, the greater amounts of urine must be expelled. http://www.free-articles-on-health.com is the newest article directory that offers a wide range of topics and health issues. Visit us now for more free quality content, or to submit your own health articles. ]]> Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea - What Are The Signs Of Sleep Apnea? http://www.artwoo.com/article/symptoms-of-sleep-apnea-what-are-the-signs-of-sleep-apnea http://www.artwoo.com/article/symptoms-of-sleep-apnea-what-are-the-signs-of-sleep-apnea#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:34:59 +0000 sleep apneacongestive heart failurenocturiajust listedaudibleesophageal refluxdecreased sex drive http://www.artwoo.com/article/symptoms-of-sleep-apnea-what-are-the-signs-of-sleep-apnea sleep apnea has the potential to be a life threatening condition, it's important to know the symptoms of sleep apnea in order to catch the problem before it's too late. Literally meaning without breath, apnea is when your snoring is interrupted by periods of breathlessness lasting 10 seconds or more. In many cases, this loss of breath is followed by an gasp for air. While some symptoms of sleep apnea are easily disguised as something else, such as morning headaches, forgetfulness or trouble concentrating, others are more specific to the disorder.

, getting up several times in the same night to urinate (), heavy sweating and are all common symptoms of sleep apnea. If you experience one without any of the others, it isn't likely to be caused by the sleeping disorder. On the other hand, if you're experiencing several of these symptoms it may be time to make an appointment with your family doctor. When caught in time, sleep apnea is less likely to have fatal consequence. The most common cause of death related to sleep apnea is an increase in pulmonary pressures that are related to one side of your heart. If left untreated, it can result in .

Even if you never have troubles with your heart, sleep apnea can still do a number on you. One of the other symptoms of sleep apnea is depression, irritability and changes in behavior. These three can combine to make a normally sane person act completely crazy and out of character. The symptoms are particularly troubling, considering that many times people won't associate them with sleep apnea at all. The misdiagnoses and treatments that follow may mask the symptoms for awhile, but they will do nothing to treat the sleep apnea condition that is causing them all. To discover the best remedy for snoring, visit http://www.StopSnoringSystem.com/ today! FREE mini-course on symptoms of sleep apnea! ]]> Causes of Frequent Urination in Men http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-of-frequent-urination-in-men http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-of-frequent-urination-in-men#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:29:27 +0000 causes of frequent urinationinflammation of the bladderurgent urinationbladder discomfortcancer of the bladderinterstitial cystitisbladder cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-of-frequent-urination-in-men causes of frequent urination and the symptom needs to be checked out by a physician.

Frequent urination defined

Always having to go or feeling the need to urinate more often than is usual is called frequent urination. This differs from which is an urgent, compelling need to urinate. This can be accompanied with .

If the need to urinate occurs at night, it is termed nocturia. Normally, a person can sleep for between 6 and 8 hours without the need to urinate.

Common causes

When experienced simultaneously, a frequent, urgent need to go to the bathroom is a classic symptom of an infection in the urinary tract. Typically, the infection will cause an which, in turn, reduces the bladder's capacity to hold urine. In this case, even a small amount of urine can be uncomfortable.

These symptoms can also be caused by:

• Diabetes.

• A condition called , which is a chronic, constant inflammation of the bladder. This is more common in women than men, but bears checking out.

• Diuretics as well as other medicines.

• Therapeutic radiation.

• Dysfunction of the bladder.

• .

All of these are known to cause frequent urination, but there is one extremely common cause that is overlooked by many men. That is an enlarged prostate and affects more men than you probably know.

The prostate gland is a walnut sized gland that secretes seminal fluid (the fluid that carries the sperm cells). The gland itself surrounds the urethra, which carries urine out through the penis. As the prostate grows larger, it may exert pressure on the urethra and cause problems with frequent urination.

Causes of enlarged prostate

The prostate wraps around the urethra between the rectum and the pubic bone. Early in the development of an enlarged prostate, the muscle of the bladder contracts more powerfully than usual and pressurizes urine through the urethra. The bladder muscle responds by gaining thickness and sensitivity. This causes the need to urinate often.

The larger the prostate grows, the tighter is squeezed. The bladder then cannot compensate for the problem and empties entirely.

Symptoms of an enlarged prostate

Actually, an enlarged prostate is accompanied by no symptoms at all. There a re a few things to watch for, like:

• A weak stream of urine or a stop/start during urination.
• Finding it difficult to start urinating.
• Dribbling of urine after urination.
• Feeling like you are not done.
• Leakage of urine (incontinence).
• Frequent urination or an urgent need to go, especially during the night time.

If you have experienced any of the above, go to a doctor and get checked out immediately. An enlarged prostate only gets worse over time if it is overlooked. It could also lead to other more serious conditions.Visit ProstateOlympus.com to be aware of the reality of Prostate Gland]]> Enlarged Prostate Causes and Risk Factors http://www.artwoo.com/article/enlarged-prostate-causes-and-risk-factors http://www.artwoo.com/article/enlarged-prostate-causes-and-risk-factors#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:15:25 +0000 benign prostatic hyperplasiainflammation of the bladdercauses of enlarged prostategrowth periodschronic inflammationsperm cellslatter phase http://www.artwoo.com/article/enlarged-prostate-causes-and-risk-factors
What is the prostate?

The prostate gland is a walnut sized gland that wraps around the urethra between the pelvic bone and the rectum. It secretes a fluid that is used to carry . Since it surrounds the urethra, which carries urine, it has a direct effect on urination. As the prostate gland enlarges, pressure is exerted on the urethra and problems may arise concerning urination.

The prostate gland undergoes two . The first takes place during puberty. During this phase, the prostate doubles it's size. Then about the age of 25, the prostate undergoes a second growth phase. The commonly results, years later, in a condition known as or BPH for short. This is the medical term for an enlarged prostate.

Incredibly, the prostate gland grows continually for most of the man's lifetime, yet the enlargement presents no problems at all until the later years. Before the age of 40, BPH almost never shows symptoms. However, more than 50% of men over sixty have symptoms of BPH. That number grows to 90% for men above 70 years of age.

Main

By far, the most common cause of enlarged prostate is age. Men under 40 normally do not present any symptoms. As mentioned above, the numbers are more dramatic at age 70 and above. For this reason, it is suggested that after age 50, all men should have a prostate exam at least once a year.

Besides age, other causes of enlarged prostate include:

• Diabetes. Urgent needs are common in diabetics.
• Chronic (interstitial cystitis). More prevalent in women and is hard to diagnose.
• Use of some medications (especially diuretics). Ask your doctor about prostate implications.
• Radiation therapy. Consult with your physician if you are undergoing this type of therapy for any reason.
• Bladder dysfunction.
• Bladder cancer. This cancer can spread quickly to the prostate and has equally high mortality and cure rates, depending on when it is detected.

Risk factors and indicators of a problem

Many times, an enlarged prostate will show symptoms at all in younger men. However, there are a few indicators to look for.

• A weak urine stream or stopping and starting while going.
• Difficulty in starting to urinate.
• Post-urination dribbling.
• Sensation of not being finished.
• Incontinence or leakage of urine from the bladder.
• Frequent or urgent needs to urinate, especially during the night time (nocturia). A normal male can usually sleep for 6 to 8 hours without needing to urinate. Most men do wake in the early morning hours to go, though, and this is not uncommon.

If you have any of the indicators listed here, please get to a doctor and get checked out. This is especially important if you are above the age of 50.Visit ProstateOlympus.com to be aware of the reality of Prostate Gland.]]> Early Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/early-symptoms-of-prostate-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/early-symptoms-of-prostate-cancer#comments Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:27:09 +0000 prostate cancer symptomsbenign prostatic hypertrophybphpeenocturiaenlarged prostateprostate enlargement http://www.artwoo.com/article/early-symptoms-of-prostate-cancer prostate enlargement known as or . In fact BPH often causes more symptoms than prostate cancer and is very common in men as they get older. Many men diagnosed with prostate cancer will also have BPH. However many men who have BPH will not have prostate cancer at all.

These early are mainly due to obstruction of the flow of urine out of the bladder. As the prostate enlarges it makes the tube running from the bladder which carries urine out of the body narrow. This can make it difficult to normally.

1. Hesitancy -- difficulty with starting to pee 2. Weak Stream -- the stream or flow of urine is not as fast and hard as it used to be 3. Straining -- you need to push the urine out 4. Prolonged Urination -- it takes you longer to pee even small amounts 5. Feeling of Incomplete Emptying -- the bladder still feels like there is some urine left in it after you have just emptied it. 6. Urinary Retention -- the inability to empty the bladder at all

Other Symptoms are due to irritation of the bladder by the . Again these symptoms are the same for BPH as they are for prostate cancer.

1. Urgency -- when you need to go, you need to go now, it's difficult to hold on 2. Frequency -- you need to pee more often 3. -- you need to get up in the night to pee 4. Urge Incontinence -- where you suddenly need to pee and can't hold on so you have an accident if you can't get to a toilet in time

If you have any of these symptoms it is worth going to see your GP to talk about them. Firstly there are many treatments that can help with the symptoms plus the doctor can check that they are due to BPH and not to prostate cancer which could need urgent treatment. If you have these symptoms the doctor may want you to have a PSA blood test or a DRE.

IMPORTANT ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER SYMPTOMS

When prostate cancer has spread outside of the prostate gland it can give symptoms from the areas it has spread to. Sometimes these are the first indication that something is wrong and the cancer is diagnosed late. They can also occur whilst a patient is being followed up (seen in clinic regularly) following treatment for prostate cancer and indicate that the cancer has progressed despite any treatment.

Where cancer invades locally around the prostate gland it can affect the nerves which supply the penis. This can lead to problems getting and sustaining an erection. It could also cause painful ejaculation or blood in the semen. There are many other causes of problems with erections (erectile dysfunction) and you should speak to you doctor about any concerns you have. There are many effective treatments available for this or it may be a sign of something more serious which needs investigating further.

Locally advanced prostate cancer can also cause pain in the pelvis or sometimes felt around the anus (back passage). This pain may be quite severe and is often persistent. Most often men would require strong pain killers from the doctor for this type of pain.

The most common site of secondary spread is the bones. This is usually felt as pain which is persistent and felt in the same place in the bones for a period of time. Sometimes this pain stops you from sleeping properly or affects the way in which you can move around and get on with daily life. There may be just one site or several bones affected at the same time.

The cancer in the bones will also cause them to be more brittle and easier to break or fracture with even minor injuries. If one of the bones in the spine collapses from being affected by cancer it can cause pressure on the spinal cord. This is the bit of the body which sends messages from the brain to the arms and legs to tell them to move and carries messages back about sensation and temperature. If the spinal cord is squashed it can cause numbness in the arms or legs and difficulty moving them. It may also affect the way you open your bowels or urinate, and is often associated with pain in the back. Cancer secondaries in the bones may also cause a high calcium level in the blood which can make you feel nauseous, sleepy, confused, constipated and have abdominal pains.

Remember there are many reasons why (especially elderly) men can get aches and pains in their bones (arthritis etc) but if you are worried you should tell you doctor. They may be able to reassure you or may want to arrange for you to have a bone scan (see earlier). This obviously helps to assess what form of treatment would be most appropriate.

When cancer is more advanced it may start to cause weight loss and a general deterioration in health. If it has spread beyond the bones to other areas of the body it could cause symptoms there e.g. cause breathlessness if spread to the lungs, cause headaches if spread to the brain. Adrian Jones is promoting self-help in dealing with prostate cancer. Further information is available on http://www.justabout-prostatecancer.com/symptoms/prostate_cancer_symptoms_index.php This article is available for reprint provided you include this info. ]]> Assessing the Diabetic Client http://www.artwoo.com/article/assessing-the-diabetic-client http://www.artwoo.com/article/assessing-the-diabetic-client#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:22:35 +0000 blood glucose levelscongestive heart failurepedal pulseslower extremitiesperipheral neuropathyneuro checkheart sounds http://www.artwoo.com/article/assessing-the-diabetic-client congestive heart failure. The client should be instructed to see their doctor immediately) Does their skin leave a white indentation when you press on their ? Listen to their and lung sounds.

If the client has been a diabetic for a long time without monitoring their , you may detect heart problems. Assess the client's skin for any lesions or wounds. If you notice a wound, ask the client how they injured themselves, when it occurred and what if any first aid was used. Notice the location of the wound, is there any drainage, does it look infected or has it scabbed over. Be sure to document the dimensions of the wound on the chart. It is also good in assessing the diabetic client to perform a neuro-check. can be ascertained through a neuro-check, as well as possibly detecting early eye disease. Diabetic client's that have peripheral neuropathy with have decreased feeling in their lower extremities. When you touch their feet lightly with the tip of a pencil or a feather, if they don't feel this it could be a sign that they are experiencing peripheral neuropathy. Ask them if they experience any numbness or tingling in their hands or feet. Palpate their for rhythm and symmetry. Pay close attention to their toes. Notice if the toe nails are long, brittle, if there is redness around the nail and if they feel any pain. With peripheral neuropathy the diabetic's feet become compromised. They could have an ingrown toe nail and not even realize it. By inspecting their toes and the nail beds, you will be able to catch the infection before if spreads.

Above all else, be sure that the diabetic client is comfortable during your assessment. Be sure that you guard their privacy judiciously. No matter where the assessment is taking place, you can make the client feel safe if you demonstrate that their privacy is of the utmost importance.

Developing good assessment skills can help save lives. The nurse can enhance the client's life style by teaching the diabetic client how to take proper care of themselves and what signs and symptoms to look for. Explain how to care for their feet. Encourage comfortable shoes that allow room for the toes so there is no constriction. Wear comfortable cotton socks that absorb sweat and keep the feet dry. Teach the diabetic not to use hot water to wash their feet. Many times the diabetic may not realize how hot the water is, and they can severely burn themselves if they are not careful. Suggest that they see a Podiatrist on a regular basis for toe nail trimming. Trimming the toe nails of a diabetic improperly can cause unnecessary complications, such as ingrown toe nails, infection, and pain. Regularly scheduled visits to a Podiatrist will prevent such occurrences.

Instruct the client to eat well balanced meals and to avoid high sugar content processed sweets and to get sufficient cardiovascular exercise on a daily basis. Walking is the best. Tell the diabetic client to inspect their skin regularly for any cuts or lesions that are not healing properly, and to see a doctor if they notice any.

If the diabetic is elderly and has a difficult time maneuvering or walking, suggest that they get a bedside commode. This will make if easier on them when they have frequent toileting needs throughout the night such as nocturia. Be sure to tell them to put sufficient water in the commode so that they don't have to smell the odor of urine. A commode cover does not always work to prevent the odors. This way the elderly client can get up, toilet and go back to bed to get their needed sleep. It is also dangerous when elderly people wake up at night to walk to the bathroom. Throw rugs, imbalance, disorientation and the urge to urinate can be the recipe for a fall.

Ask the client to demonstrate verbally that they understand what they have been taught. Ask them if they have the ability to follow through with their care. Some client's may be physically or mentally unable to care for their diabetes. The nurse should recognize this and ask for the visiting nurse to consult the patient.

A thorough nursing assessment of the diabetic client can be the catalyst for the client to begin making positive changes in their life.Pass the Nursing Entrance Test the first time with our guide at Nurses Learning Center. Written by a Professor of Education for nurses, the guide has over 600 pages with details answers to every question.]]>