前列腺Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2008 Causes of symptoms Hyperplasia of epithelial and stromal components of prostate Progressive obstruction of urinary outflow Increased activity of detrusor muscle Causes Frequency, nocturia Poor flow , intermittent stream Hesitation, terminal dribbling Prevalence Men 50 = 41% have symptoms of LUTS Only 18% have a diagnosis Only 10% aware of drugs or surgery that will help it Risk factors Age ? obesity Differential diagnosis Poorly controlled diabetes Neurological disorders Urinary tract infections Abacterial prostatitis Overactive bladder Drugs –