An Approach to the Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Abstract
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that affects up to 50% of men over the age of 50; the condition’s prevalence increases with age, particularly after the age of 40. BPH can lead to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) which can have a significant negative impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Men presenting with a gradual onset of LUTS are often suspected to have BPH. However, the clinician must recognize that LUTS possess many different aetiologies. This article aims to provide medical students with a stepwise approach to the diagnosis and management of LUTS that are secondary to BPH. The outlined approach describes the differential diagnoses, required investigations, and management-related details for LUTS that are secondary to BPH. This approach is based off of relevant Canadian, American, and European urological association guidelines.
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