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Management of benign prostatic hyperplasia

M Barry1, C Roehrborn

  • 1General Medicine Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA. BARRY@bilbo.mgh.harvard.edu

Annual Review of Medicine
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is common in older men. Early diagnosis and patient-centered management, focusing on quality of life, are key for effective treatment of this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Geriatrics
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a significant cause of morbidity in aging men.
  • Understanding BPH risk factors, including aging and androgens, is crucial for primary care.
  • Lower urinary tract symptoms necessitate differential diagnosis to rule out other conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the essential diagnostic steps for BPH in primary care settings.
  • To emphasize the importance of patient-physician collaboration in treatment decisions.
  • To highlight the goal of improving quality of life for BPH patients.

Main Methods:

  • Medical history taking to assess lower urinary tract symptoms.
  • Utilizing a validated seven-item questionnaire for objective symptom severity assessment.
  • Performing a focused physical examination, including digital rectal exam, urinalysis, and serum creatinine.

Main Results:

  • Medical history and a validated questionnaire effectively assess BPH symptom severity.
  • Key diagnostic tests include physical exam, urinalysis, and serum creatinine.
  • Optional tests like uroflowmetry and PSA can provide further diagnostic information.

Conclusions:

  • Effective BPH management requires primary care physician expertise.
  • Treatment decisions should prioritize improving patient quality of life.
  • Informed patient-physician partnership is optimal for BPH treatment planning.

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