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Aging and the lower urinary tract

J G Ouslander1

  • 1Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30329, USA. jouslan@emory.edu

The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
|October 23, 1997
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Lower urinary tract symptoms are common in older adults due to aging and diseases. Healthcare providers should screen elderly patients for these bothersome urinary issues.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Urology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are increasingly prevalent in the aging population.
  • Symptoms like frequency, nocturia, urgency, and incontinence significantly impact quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and contributing factors of LUTS in older adults.
  • To emphasize the importance of routine screening and evaluation by healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common LUTS in aging individuals.
  • Identification of age-related physiological changes and comorbidities contributing to LUTS.
  • Consideration of medication side effects impacting lower urinary tract function.

Main Results:

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  • Aging itself and age-associated diseases predispose individuals to LUTS.
  • Medications for non-urinary conditions can exacerbate LUTS.
  • Voiding difficulties are common in older men.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare providers must proactively inquire about LUTS in older patients.
  • Thorough evaluation is essential when LUTS are identified in the elderly population.