Difficulty Initiating and Maintaining Urination

A 65-year-old man presents to the clinic complaining of difficulty initiating and maintaining urination, frequent urination, especially at night, and a weak urinary stream. These symptoms have been gradually worsening over the past six months. He denies any hematuria, dysuria, or recent trauma.

Prompt:

1. Differential Diagnoses:Based on the patient’s presentation, what are the potential differential diagnoses? Prioritize these diagnoses based on the patient’s clinical presentation and risk factors.
2. Diagnostic Workup:What diagnostic tests would you order to confirm your diagnosis? Explain the rationale for each test.
3. Treatment Plan:Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for the patient, including medical management, lifestyle modifications, and surgical options.
4. Patient Education:What important information should you provide to the patient regarding BPH, symptom management, and potential complications?

For peer response answer this:

• How would your treatment plan change if the patient also complained of urinary retention or recurrent urinary tract infections?
• What red flags would indicate the need for further evaluation, such as prostate biopsy?

A 65-year-old man presents to the clinic complaining of difficulty initiating and maintaining urination, frequent urination, especially at night, and a weak urinary stream. These symptoms have been gradually worsening over the past six months. He denies any hematuria, dysuria, or recent trauma.

Prompt:

1. Differential Diagnoses:Based on the patient’s presentation, what are the potential differential diagnoses? Prioritize these diagnoses based on the patient’s clinical presentation and risk factors.
2. Diagnostic Workup:What diagnostic tests would you order to confirm your diagnosis? Explain the rationale for each test.
3. Treatment Plan:Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for the patient, including medical management, lifestyle modifications, and surgical options.
4. Patient Education:What important information should you provide to the patient regarding BPH, symptom management, and potential complications?

For peer response answer this:

• How would your treatment plan change if the patient also complained of urinary retention or recurrent urinary tract infections?
• What red flags would indicate the need for further evaluation, such as prostate biopsy?