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- Title
Assessment and management of lower urinary tract symptoms in men.
- Authors
Dawson, Brett Craig
- Abstract
Why you should read this article: • To learn about the main types of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) affecting men • To understand the primary causes of LUTS in men • To familiarise yourself with the available options for managing LUTS in men Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is a broad term that covers a range of urinary issues, which are often categorised as storage and voiding symptoms. Storage symptoms include increased frequency, nocturia, urgency and urge incontinence, while voiding symptoms include hesitancy, suboptimal flow, dribbling and incomplete emptying. In men, the most common causes of LUTS are benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement) and overactive bladder. This article provides an overview of the anatomy of the prostate and outlines the assessment process for men presenting with LUTS. It also explains the recommended lifestyle modifications, medicines and surgical interventions available to male patients who are experiencing these symptoms.
- Subjects
URINARY organ disease diagnosis; NURSING; MEN'S health; PROSTATE; URINARY organs; HEALTH behavior; CLINICAL competence; URINARY organ diseases; BEHAVIOR modification; SYMPTOMS
- Publication
Nursing Standard, 2023, Vol 38, Issue 5, p71
- ISSN
0029-6570
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7748/ns.2023.e11996