The management of lower urinary tract symptoms in men

摘要

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in men and increase in frequency and severity with age. Over one third of men aged 50 or more are living with moderate to severe symptoms, equating to 3.4 million men in the United Kingdom alone and 24 million in countries of the European Union. Most men with LUTS can be managed effectively in primary care, with either conservative lifestyle measures or medical treatment. We discuss the causes of LUTS in men and summarise the current evidence on assessment and management of patients.