The Characteristics And Risk Factors Of Healthcare-Seeking Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In China: Initial Report From The Point Group
NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS(2021)
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Aims To investigate the clinical characteristics of health care-seeking men presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in China and to reveal risk factors for symptom severity. Methods This multicenter, hospital-based, cross-sectional study recruited 1477 eligible male subjects, who were at least 45 years, seeking health care at 9 participating hospitals across the mainland China. The general medical information and subjective symptoms were recorded, followed by the measurement of prostate volume, urodynamic indices, and laboratory tests for kidney function, plus glucose/lipid metabolism. Univariate and multivariate linear regression were employed for the detection of risk factors for symptom severity. Results The proportion of mild, moderate, and severe LUTS was 14.6%, 32.6%, and 52.8%, respectively, with 62.2% reporting the triple combination of storage, voiding, and postmicturition symptoms. Median prostate volume was 44.6 ml, and 71.1% were experiencing comorbidities. Thirteen independent risk factors for LUTS severity were identified, namely, nocturnal voiding episodes and the presence of straining and weak steam; the triple combination of symptom subtypes; general and nocturia quality of life; Q(max) and bladder outlet obstruction index; and numbers of comorbidities, hypertension, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and cholesterol and glycosylated hemoglobin. Conclusions The majority of health care-seeking LUTS men present with moderate-to-severe and overlapping symptoms, with a high prevalence of both lower urinary tract dysfunction and systemic comorbidities. The evidence from both urological and nonurological independent risk factors demonstrate the multifactorial nature of LUTS, for which a multidisciplinary management is essential.
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benign prostatic obstruction, chronic kidney diseases, comorbid condition, lower urinary tract symptoms, nocturia, overactive bladder
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