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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing

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Published on: August 14, 2019

Lower urinary tract symptoms.

Julie K Gammack¹

¹Division of Geriatric Medicine, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, 1402 South Grand Boulevard, M238, St Louis, MO 63104, USA. gammackj@slu.edu

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

|May 26, 2010

Summary

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Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and erectile dysfunction (ED) are common in older men. Effective treatment requires addressing both conditions, often with medication targeting bladder or prostate issues.

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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing

Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing

Published on: August 14, 2019

Area of Science:

Urology
Geriatrics
Pharmacology

Background:

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) significantly impact older men's quality of life.
LUTS encompass voiding, storage, and postvoiding symptoms.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) symptoms frequently overlap with LUTS.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the evaluation and treatment of LUTS and overlapping ED.
To highlight common causes and therapeutic strategies for these conditions.

Main Methods:

Review of symptom categorization and screening scales.
Description of initial evaluation including history, physical examination, and lab testing.
Discussion of common pharmacologic treatments.

Main Results:

LUTS and ED often coexist and require integrated management.
Treatment focuses on underlying causes like bladder hyperactivity, urinary retention, or prostatic hypertrophy.
Pharmacologic options include alpha-blockers, anticholinergics, 5-ARIs, and PDE inhibitors.

Conclusions:

Combined therapy for LUTS and ED shows promise.
Addressing both conditions comprehensively improves patient outcomes.
Pharmacological interventions are key in managing these common geriatric conditions.