Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Flashcards
What is BPH?
A multifactorial disease involving smooth muscle hyperplasia and prostate enlargement that can cause bladder dysfunction is influenced by signals from the central nervous system.
What is the common risk for BPH?
Age
True or False:
BPH increases the risk for UTI?
True: due to the hyperplasia of prostate tissue, which can anatomically narrow the urethra and cause obstruction.
First-line treatments for BPH are:
Lifestyle and behavioral interventions such as:
Limiting fluids before bed
Avoid diuretics such as coffee, ETOH, and caffeine.
Weight loss, pelvic floor training, and timed voiding.
Evaluation of BPH include:
Post void residuals
prostate imaging
Last resort treatment:
Surgical intervention may be considered if there is renal insufficiency, urinary retention, recurrent UTIs, recurrent bladder stones, or gross hematuria.
What screening tool can be used to calculate a score of risk for BPH?
The international Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS).
True or False?
Do PSA levels increase with BPH?
True
Which exam is essential in determining the size, contour, and abnormal nodules of the prostate?
Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
