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  • Understanding LUTS
  • Common Causes
  • Symptoms to Watch

Is Your Bladder Trying to Tell You Something?

Is Your Bladder Trying to Tell You Something?

What's This About?

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) in men can disrupt daily life. Let's explore what these symptoms mean and how they affect you.
Contents
  • Understanding LUTS
  • Common Causes
  • Symptoms to Watch

Understanding LUTS

LUTS refers to a range of urinary problems, including frequent urges to urinate and difficulty during urination. These symptoms can be due to issues with bladder storage or voiding. Understanding the nature of these symptoms is crucial for proper management and treatment.

Common Causes

LUTS in men is often linked to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which causes bladder outlet obstruction. Another cause is overactive bladder, where involuntary muscle contractions lead to urgency. Both conditions can significantly impact one's quality of life.
LUTS refers to a range of urinary problems in men, including frequent urges to urinate, difficulty during urination, and issues with bladder storage or voiding.

Symptoms to Watch

Symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, and nocturia, which is waking up at night to urinate. Other symptoms are a weak stream and feeling like your bladder isn't emptying completely. Recognizing these symptoms early can help in seeking timely treatment.

FAQs

What are LUTS?

LUTS are urinary symptoms affecting storage and voiding functions.

What causes LUTS?

Common causes include benign prostatic hyperplasia and overactive bladder.

How do LUTS affect daily life?

LUTS can lead to frequent urination, sleep disturbances, and discomfort.

Who is at risk for LUTS?

Older men and those with conditions like diabetes are at higher risk.

Key Takeaways

Understanding LUTS can lead to better management and improved quality of life.
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Additional References
  1. Abrams P, Chapple C, Khoury S, et al. Evaluation and treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in older men. J Urol 2009; 181:1779.
  2. Taylor BC, Wilt TJ, Fink HA, et al. Prevalence, severity, and health correlates of lower urinary tract symptoms among older men: the MrOS study. Urology 2006; 68:804.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.