BPH is most often diagnosed based on the patient’s symptoms (typically assessed using the International Prostate Symptom Score questionnaire), their medical history (e.g., prior surgeries, medication use, sexual history, fluid consumption), and a digital (i.e., finger) rectal exam.[1] To differentiate BPH from other conditions that can cause lower urinary tract symptoms, a urinalysis is also commonly performed to detect material in the urine associated with metabolic disorders, renal dysfunction, or urinary tract infection.[2]
References
- ^National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesProstate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(2014-09)
- ^Lerner LB, McVary KT, Barry MJ, Bixler BR, Dahm P, Das AK, Gandhi MC, Kaplan SA, Kohler TS, Martin L, Parsons JK, Roehrborn CG, Stoffel JT, Welliver C, Wilt TJManagement of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: AUA GUIDELINE PART I-Initial Work-up and Medical Management.J Urol.(2021-10)