Frequency volume chart (FVC): ... The International Continence Society defines urinary frequency as a complaint by a patient that they void too often during the day (Abrams et al, 2002), which shows ...

Fig 1 is a frequency volume chart completed by a young man. This shows an unremarkable pattern of urinary production and voiding, with his largest void on rising in the morning - that is, his usual ...

A urinary frequency-volume chart is the only way to diagnose nocturnal polyuria. Add up the volume of all voids overnight, including the first void of the morning, and divide this figure by the total ...

Frequency–volume charts, or voiding–bladder diaries, are invaluable in clinical practice, and can be used to record voided urine volumes, urgency, incontinence episodes, pad usage, and fluid ...

PVR urine volume was higher in the duloxetine group than the placebo group (P = 0.0029), but was not clinically relevant. Conclusions Duloxetine is an effective treatment in women with OAB.

What investigations should be ordered? The patient should be asked to complete a frequency volume chart for a minimum of three full days. This diary of the volume and type of fluids ingested, as well ...