Is low frequency nocturia common in patients diagnosed with benign prostate hypertrophy?

Nocturia, which refers to the need to wake up during the night to urinate, can indeed be prevalent among patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). However, distinguishing the characteristics of nocturia, such as frequency, can vary significantly.

In the context of BPH, patients typically experience changes in urinary function due to the enlargement of the prostate, which can lead to obstructive and irritative symptoms. While those with BPH often do experience nocturia, the common characteristic is not necessarily low frequency. Many patients may actually experience frequent nocturia as a result of bladder irritation and increased urinary urgency, which stems from the obstruction.

Therefore, the understanding is that low frequency nocturia is not the common presentation. Instead, patients are more likely to experience frequent episodes of nocturia. This makes the assertion that low frequency nocturia is common in BPH incorrect, as it does not align with the more typical symptomatology observed in these patients.