Correlation of International Prostate Symptom Score with Prostate Volume and Quality of Life in a Screened Population of University Workers
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Adult males with prostatic diseases usually present with lower urinary tract symptoms. These symptoms are assessed for severity using measures like the International Prostate Symptom Score. Knowledge of the volume of the prostate is important in management of patients with prostatic diseases. This study was carried out to determine the correlation between the prostate volume and the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms. Material and Methods: Apparently healthy male staff, recruited at a medical outreach were evaluated for presence of enlarged prostates (using transabdominal scans) and lower urinary tract symptoms (using the international prostate symptom score) and these were then correlated. Results: Sixty one male respondents were recruited with the mean age being 52.03±7.5 years. About five percent of the men (4.9%) had severe symptoms, 11.1% had moderate symptoms and 83.6% had mild symptoms. The median prostate volume was 22.83cm3. No statistically significant relationship could be established between prostate volume and the International Prostate Symptom Score (p=0.773). The quality of life was however found to correlate with the international prostate symptom score. Conclusion: The size of the prostate does not determine the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms in men with enlarged prostates.
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Ima-Abasi E. Bassey, Edoise M. Isiwele, Sunday E. Eyam, David E. Ushie, Nchiewe E. Ani
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