LUTS

What are Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)?

Symptoms resulting from bladder and urethra conditions.

What defines Overactive Bladder (OAB)?

Characterized by urgency and increased frequency without detectable disease.

What are the types of urinary incontinence?

Includes stress, urgency, mixed, nocturnal, and overflow incontinence.

How does urgency differ from frequency in OAB?

Urgency is a sudden desire to urinate; frequency is the number of voids in 24 hours.

What is nocturia?

The number of times a person voids during sleep.

What causes bladder outflow obstruction (BOO)?

Prostate enlargement and strictures in the bladder neck or urethra.

What is the role of antimuscarinics in OAB management?

They block M3-receptors to reduce detrusor contractions.

What are common side effects of antimuscarinics?

Dry mouth and constipation are major issues.

How do β3 agonists differ from antimuscarinics?

They relax muscles with fewer side effects and better patient compliance.

What is the significance of LUTS epidemiology?

Prevalence increases with age, affecting both men and women.

What is the impact of OAB on healthcare costs?

It represents about 2.75% of the total healthcare budget.

What are voiding symptoms associated with LUTS?

Includes hesitancy, straining, slow stream, and incomplete emptying.

What is the consequence of detrusor overactivity?

It can lead to urinary urgency and incontinence.

What is the purpose of bladder training?

To improve bladder control and reduce urgency.

What are post-micturition symptoms?

Symptoms occurring after urination, like leakage.