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Lower urinary tract symptoms: initial management in men
Author(s) -
Brown Andrew,
Burden Helena
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
prescriber
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.106
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 1931-2253
pISSN - 0959-6682
DOI - 10.1002/psb.1923
Subject(s) - medicine , referral , urinary system , lower urinary tract symptoms , primary care , quality of life (healthcare) , intensive care medicine , family medicine , nursing , prostate , cancer
Lower urinary tract symptoms are common in the ageing male and can significantly impact upon quality of life. This article discusses the symptoms commonly experienced, investigations and initial management in primary care, and the criteria for referral.