Relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and age in elderly males of Beijing / 中华老年医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the relationship of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)with ageing in elderly population of Beijing. Methods From January 2010 to July 2010, the males over 40 years of age, who came to take routine health examination in Beijing Hospital, received a questionnaire related to urinary symptoms. Eligible men were classified into age groups spanning 10 years, and the urinary symptoms of each group were analyzed. Results Among the 2357 males who were investigated, the incidence of urinary symptoms increased, and the satisfaction of urinate decreased with ageing. In 40-49 age group, 44.94 % of males owned at least one urinary symptom and 71.47% of males were satisfied with their symptoms. In over-80 age group, these figures were 94.97% and 27.67%, respectively. Each symptom was associated with the satisfaction. Nocturia was the commonest symptom in each age group. Conclusions LUTS are common in elderly males and the incidence increases with ageing. Nocturia is the commonest symptom in elderly males.