Genitourinary pain syndromes, prostatitis, and lower urinary tract symptoms.
The overlap of pain and urinary voiding symptoms is common for urologic patients. The etiology of these syndromes is frequently multifactorial and due to disorders of the bladder and/or prostate. The evaluation and treatment of these syndromes continues to evolve. Here we summarize the general approach to evaluation and treatment of these pain syndromes.
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Brian V
BV
Department of Urology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
Schaeffer
Anthony J
AJ
D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D053448:Prostatism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011472:Prostatitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013577:Syndrome; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*