What medicine should I take for nocturia? Popular topics and solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "frequent nocturia" has become a hot topic in the health field. Many netizens discuss the problem of getting up at night to urinate on social platforms. This article combines the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out scientific medication guidelines and practical suggestions.
1. Medical definition and harm of nocturia
Nocturia refers to getting up to urinate ≥ 2 times at night, which seriously affects the quality of sleep and life. The data shows:
| crowd | Prevalence | Main hazards |
|---|---|---|
| People over 40 years old | about 30% | Sleep disorders and increased risk of falls |
| People over 60 years old | up to 50% | Increased risk of cardiovascular disease |
2. Inventory of recent popular therapeutic drugs
According to expert discussions and drug sales data in the pharmaceutical field, the following drugs have received the most attention:
| drug type | Representative medicine | Applicable situations | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| antidiuretic hormones | Desmopressin | Nocturnal polyuria | Blood sodium levels need to be monitored |
| alpha blockers | Tamsulosin | Caused by prostate hyperplasia | May cause orthostatic hypotension |
| anticholinergic drugs | Solinacin | overactive bladder | Use with caution in patients with glaucoma |
3. 7 non-drug therapies that are hotly discussed on the Internet
In addition to drug treatment, the following methods shared by netizens have been highly discussed:
1.limited drinking water law: Control the amount of water you drink 3 hours before going to bed, but ensure you drink enough water during the day
2.leg raising exercise: Elevate your legs for 15 minutes before going to bed to help the body fluids return and reduce the production of urine at night
3.acupressure: Massage Guanyuan point, Sanyinjiao and other acupoints, proven effective by traditional Chinese medicine experts
4.sleep position adjustment: Lying on your side can reduce prostate compression and improve urination
5.diet regulation: Reduce the intake of coffee, alcohol, and high-salt foods
6.bladder training: Gradually extend the time between urination
7.Smart reminder: Use the health APP to record urination patterns
4. Medication recommendations for different groups of people
According to recent interviews with experts from tertiary hospitals:
| Crowd classification | preferred option | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Young and middle-aged patients | Behavioral therapy + bladder training | M receptor antagonist |
| elderly men | alpha blockers | 5α reductase inhibitor |
| postmenopausal women | topical estrogen therapy | Pelvic floor muscle training |
| diabetics | Control blood sugar + desmopressin | Urinate regularly |
5. Three recent important research developments
1.new drugs: The midanafil analogue developed in Japan shows good results (clinical trial in November 2023)
2.gene therapy: The United States found a link between AQP2 gene variation and nocturia
3.smart device: Wearable urination monitor obtains medical device certification
6. Special reminder from experts
1. Polyuria at night may be an early sign of heart failure, diabetes and other diseases
2. There are risks in purchasing medicine on your own, and the cause must be clarified first (prostate problems, bladder problems or systemic diseases)
3. Elderly people over 65 years old need to strictly monitor electrolytes when using antidiuretic hormone
4. Pay attention to drug interactions when using combined drugs
Note: The information summarized in this article is as of November 2023. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific medication. If nocturia is accompanied by other symptoms (such as weight loss, lower limb edema, etc.), you should seek medical attention in time to check for major diseases.
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