Open AccessManaging enlarged prostate in primary care
Author(s) -
NASLUND M. J.,
COSTA F. J.,
MINER M. M.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
international journal of clinical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.756
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1742-1241
pISSN - 1368-5031
DOI - 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2006.01194.x
Subject(s) - medicine , prostate , primary care , lower urinary tract symptoms , hyperplasia , prostate disease , disease , intensive care medicine , primary treatment , gynecology , surgery , family medicine , cancer
Summary Assessment and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, or enlarged prostate, has evolved considerably in recent years; clear evidence has accumulated for the progression of disease over time, the association between disease progression and negative outcomes, and the potential for medical management of this condition. Commensurate with the long‐term preventive role of primary care, efforts can and should be made to treat the underlying condition of enlarged prostate as well as to manage the symptoms short‐term. This review outlines evaluation of men presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms, examines the challenges for medical treatment and suggests how treatment choice can address these challenges.