AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting 2019-ICS Lecture - An Update on the Terminology of LUTS

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Dr. Sherif Mouhad gave a lecture on the terminology of LUTs, or lower urinary tract dysfunction. He discussed the standardized definitions of symptoms, signs, neurodynamics, and observation related to lower urinary tract dysfunction. He mentioned the importance of understanding the micturition cycle and how symptoms are categorized into storage, voiding, and post-voiding symptoms. Specific conditions like overactive bladder, underactive bladder, and painful bladder syndrome were also discussed. Dr. Mouhad explained the different signs and symptoms that may present in lower urinary tract dysfunction, including increased daytime frequency, nocturia, urgency, urinary incontinence, hesitancy, and post-voiding symptoms. He elaborated on the use of bladder diaries to gather more information about frequency, volume, and other relevant factors. He also mentioned different urodynamic tests that can be used to assess bladder and urethral function, such as uroflometry, pressure flow studies, and filling cystometry. The lecture highlighted the importance of standardized terminology in accurately defining and diagnosing lower urinary tract dysfunction. The lecture was presented by Dr. Sherif Mouhad as part of the ICS lecture series and was organized by IUCAA.

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Sherif Mourad

Keywords

LUTs

lower urinary tract dysfunction

symptoms

signs

micturition cycle

bladder diaries

urodynamic tests