Lower urinary tract symptoms
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) /ˈluːts/ refer to a group of clinical symptoms involving the bladder, urethra, and, in men, the prostate. These symptoms are related to storage, voiding, and post-micturition.
Etymology
The term "Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms" is derived from the medical terminology. "Lower" refers to the lower part of the urinary system which includes the bladder and the urethra. "Urinary tract" refers to the system in the body for the production and excretion of urine. "Symptoms" refer to the signs or indications of a particular disease or condition.
Symptoms
LUTS can be categorized into three groups: storage, voiding, and post-micturition symptoms.
- Storage symptoms include increased frequency of urination, nocturia (excessive urination at night), urgency, urinary incontinence, and bladder discomfort.
- Voiding symptoms include slow stream, splitting or spraying, intermittency, hesitancy, straining, and terminal dribble.
- Post-micturition symptoms include a feeling of incomplete emptying and post-micturition dribble.
Causes
LUTS can be caused by a variety of conditions, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder stones, urinary incontinence, and neurological disorders affecting the bladder.
Treatment
Treatment for LUTS depends on the underlying cause and may include lifestyle changes, medication, pelvic floor muscle training, bladder training, neuromodulation, surgery, or a combination of these treatments.
Related Terms
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Prostatitis
- Urinary tract infections
- Bladder stones
- Urinary incontinence
- Neurological disorders
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lower urinary tract symptoms
- Wikipedia's article - Lower urinary tract symptoms
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