[Micturition Complaints in Men: One Symptom, Multiple Causes]

Micturition Complaints in Men: One Symptom, Multiple Causes Abstract. Micturition complaints in male patients are a common problem in the general practice. The complaints are summarized as lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and are often an expression of prostate enlargement and the resulting bladder outlet -obstruction. Differential diagnosis has to exclude prostate-related LUTS. Basic diagnostics are performed by means of detailed physical history, Combur test and ultrasound. The most common diagnoses can already be made at this point and therapy can be initiated. If -secondary changes of the urinary tract (dilated upper urinary tract, bladder diverticulum formation) already show, specialist -assessment and operative therapy are indicated.