title: [Update on the medical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men].
abstract: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are a frequent cause of consultation in Primary Care, especially in men >40 years of age. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has been recognized as the most common cause of bothersome LUTS, causing significant interference with everyday activities and quality of life. The purpose of this study is to provide an update on recent developments regarding the medical management of male LUTS.
authors.affiliation: Centro de Salud José María Álvarez, Don Benito, Badajoz, España. Electronic address: a.alcantara.montero@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alcántara Montero
authors.affiliation: Centro de Salud Llefiá, Badalona, Barcelona, España.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Brenes Bermúdez
authors.affiliation: Centro de Salud de Fuente de Cantos, Fuente de Cantos, Badajoz, España.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fernández Fernández
authors.affiliation: Centro de Salud Mar Báltico, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Martínez-Berganza Asensio
authors.affiliation: Centro de Salud Gran Sol, Badalona, Barcelona, España.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pérez León
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D059411:Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000150:complications*; D011788:Quality of Life
keywords: Lower urinary tract symptoms; Medical treatment; Síntomas del tracto urinario inferior; Tratamiento médico