Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 3 main components of the upper urinary tract
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kidney
renal pelvis
ureter
2
Q
Name the 3 main components of the (male) lower urinary tract
A
bladder
prostate
urethra
3
Q
What conditions can affect bladder compliance?
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- Infection/inflammation
- Neurological conditions
- Radiation
- Prolonged obstruction
4
Q
Why are females more prone to incontinence?
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5
Q
Two types of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)
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- Irritative
- Obstructive
6
Q
Irritative LUTS symptoms
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Dysuria (pain/burning)
Incontinence
Urgency
Frequency
Hematuria
Nocturia
7
Q
Obstructive LUTS symptoms
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Frequency
Hesitancy
Retention (cannot pee at all)
Straining
Intermittency
Incomplete emptying
Weakness of stream
Terminal dribbling
8
Q
Risk factors for LUTS
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- Age
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Physical activity
- Alcohol intake
Urogenital trauma - Congenital anomalies
- History of childhood enuresis
- Amount of childbirth events
9
Q
Medications that can cause LUTS
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10
Q
What is
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11
Q
What is benign prostate hyperplasia?
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12
Q
What are the complications of BPH?
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12
Q
2 conditions associated with LUTS
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- BPH can result in significant elevation of PSA
- Gross or microscopic hematuria
