Int Neurourol J.  2019 Dec;23(4):258-264. 10.5213/inj.1938236.118.

Influence of Circadian Disruption Associated With Artificial Light at Night on Micturition Patterns in Shift Workers

• Kim SJ
• Kim JW
• Cho YS
• Chung KJ
• Yoon H
• Kim KH

• KMID: 2468711
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5213/inj.1938236.118

Abstract

Shift workers often experience problems associated with circadian disruption associated with artificial light at night and nocturia is commonly noted in night-shift workers. Nocturia associated with circadian disruption is due to increased urine production of the kidney and decreased storage function of the bladder. A recent discovery of peripheral clock genes in the bladder and their role in contractile property of the bladder support that micturition is closely related to the circadian rhythm. Moreover, there are clinical studies showed that shift workers more often experienced nocturia due to circadian disruption. However, comparing with other health problems, concerns on nocturia and voiding dysfunction associated with circadian disruption are insufficient. Therefore, further studies about voiding dysfunction associated with the circadian disruption in shift workers are necessary.

Keyword

Artificial light at night; Circadian clock; Urinary bladder; Urination; Nocturia; Sleep

MeSH Terms

Circadian Clocks
Circadian Rhythm
Kidney
Nocturia
Urinary Bladder
Urination*