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R D Chow

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PubMed2001

Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Patient evaluation and relief of obstructive symptoms.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common and highly manageable disorder that affects most men at some point after age 50. Although classic BPH symptoms mimic those of other genitourinary conditions, several straightforward tools are available to aid accurate diagnosis. For patients in whom the condition is identified early in its progression, prudent management includes periodic assessment of disease progression, pharmacotherapy, and phytotherapy. Some patients presenting with BPH may require or request surgical intervention and several minimally invasive procedures are available, although outcomes and complication rates vary for each.

Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists↗
PubMed2001

Prostatitis. Work-up and treatment of men with telltale symptoms.

Prostatitis describes a spectrum of disorders involving inflammation of the prostate gland. This common yet poorly understood condition produces an array of symptoms, the most common of which are urinary obstruction, perineal pain, and ejaculatory complications. Although several theories have been proposed regarding its etiology, the exact mechanism of disease remains elusive. Definitive diagnosis can be hampered by a somewhat cumbersome testing procedure, but symptomology tends to be a reliable guide for treatment. Although treatment with antibiotics often fails, the fluoroquinolones are among the most effective agents for symptom management. Other interventions that may be appropriate include alpha-1-adrenergic blockers, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, or surgery. Chronic prostatitis may result in repeated urinary tract infections and chronic pain syndromes.

Acute Disease↗