Search for dissertations about: "nocturnal polyuria"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words nocturnal polyuria.

  2. 1. The bladder and the brain : Studies on the pathogenesis and the treatment of nocturnal enuresis

    Author : Tryggve Nevéus; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; nocturnal enuresis; children; desmopressin; osmoregulation; sleep; arousal; detrusor instability; incontinence; oxybutynin; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; pediatrik; Pediatrics;

    Abstract : Opinions differ as to whether nocturnal enuresis is caused by high arousal thresholds, nocturnal polyuria or nocturnal bladder instability. In spite of the currently available therapeutic options - the antidiuretic drug desmopressin and alarm treatment - approximately 25% of children suffering from enuresis cannot be successfully treated. READ MORE

  4. 2. Nocturia in the elderly. Aspects on epidemiology, pathogenesis, and antidiuretic treatment

    Author : Åsa Rembratt; Avdelningen för klinisk kemi och farmakologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; epidemiology; Public health; hyponatremia.; desmopressin; frequency-volume chart; voiding patterns; Nocturia; nocturnal polyuria; Folkhälsa; epidemiologi;

    Abstract : Analysis of nocturia questionnaires mailed to all persons aged 65 years or more in Tierp, a Swedish rural community, showed that the number of nocturnal voids was highly correlated with urge and incontinence. No correlation between nocturia and a known and treated hypertension, angina, congestive heart failure or diabetes mellitus was detected. READ MORE