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[Mental disorders in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia]
Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|January 29, 2002
Summary
Mental health issues are common in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients. Treating these psychological symptoms improves quality of life, even if urologic conditions don't change.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Psychiatry
Context:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) significantly impacts patients' quality of life.
- Psychological distress is frequently observed in men with BPH.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence of neurotic disorders in BPH patients.
- To evaluate the efficacy of psychotropic medication in improving the mental state of BPH patients.
Summary:
- A study of 310 BPH patients revealed high rates of neurotic disorders, including neurasthenic syndrome (53.8%), anxiety/astheno-subdepressive syndrome (30%), and neurotic hypochondriasis (16.2%).
- Treatment with anxiolytics, antidepressants, and minor neuroleptics led to significant improvements in patients' psychological well-being.
- These mental health improvements were observed irrespective of changes in objective urologic parameters.
Impact:
- Psychological interventions can enhance patient preparedness for surgery.
- Improving mental health is crucial for enhancing the overall quality of life for BPH patients awaiting surgical intervention.