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  • Classification of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)?Lower urinary tract symptoms are urinary symptoms arising from the bladder, bladder neck, prostate, urethra, or related pelvic structures. They are classified according to when the symptoms occur during…

  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)?Lower urinary tract symptoms are urinary problems involving the bladder and urethra. They are commonly divided into storage symptoms, such as urinary frequency, urgency and nocturia, and voiding symptoms,…

  • Overactive Bladder and Mirabegron – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is overactive bladder (OAB)?Overactive bladder is a condition characterised by urinary urgency, usually accompanied by increased daytime frequency and nocturia, with or without urgency urinary incontinence. It occurs when the bladder contracts involuntarily during…

  • LUTS, Tamsulosin 0.4 mg and Dutasteride – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are LUTS and how are they related to an enlarged prostate?Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are urinary symptoms involving the storage or emptying of the bladder. In men, benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) is a…

  • Overactive Bladder – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is overactive bladder?Overactive bladder is a condition characterised by a sudden, urgent need to urinate that is difficult to control. It may occur with or without urge incontinence, where urine leaks before reaching the…

  • Male Hypogonadism – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is male hypogonadism? Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the testes do not produce enough testosterone, the main male sex hormone. Low testosterone levels can affect sexual function, fertility, muscle mass, bone…

  • Erectile Dysfunction – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction is the persistent difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection that is firm enough for satisfactory sexual activity. It can occur occasionally in many men, but when it…

  • BPH and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is BPH? Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men. The enlarged prostate can press on the urethra, affecting urine flow. 2. What are lower…

  • Hematuria – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is hematuria? Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine. It can be visible (red or brown urine) or microscopic (detected only on testing). 2. What causes hematuria? Causes include urinary tract…

  • Renal Cysts – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is a renal cyst? A renal cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the kidney. Most renal cysts are simple and harmless, but some can be complex and may require monitoring. 2.…