Objectives: To assess the presence and severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among
male patients on Hemodialysis (HD). Factors that may exacerbate LUTS were assessed and
studied. The impact of LUTS on quality of life (QoL)was also identified.
Methods: A prospective, multi-central, and cross-sectional study of male patients on HD was
conducted. Demographics, clinical data, and core lower urinary tract symptoms (CLSS)
questionnaire were all collected. A correlation has been made between all variables.
Results: One hundred- forty-five patients were enrolled. 87% of HD patients had at least one
storage symptom, and 85% had at least one voiding symptom. The prevalence of storage
symptoms (frequency, nocturia, urgency, and urgency incontinence) was found to be 3%, 70%,
44%, and 12%, respectively. The voiding symptoms were a mainly weak stream, straining, and
incomplete emptying, which were found in 60%, 43%, and 36%, respectively.15% of the cohort
had a negatively significant impact on their quality of life. The absence of voiding symptoms
was statistically linked to a better QoL (p < 0.05). Age above 60, smoking, and obesity had a
significant correlation with storage symptoms in hemodialysis patients (18%, 9%, and 79%,
respectively) (p < 0.05). Bladder pain was significantly correlated to the dialysis duration of
more than 24 months (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: Storage and Voiding LUTS are common among HD male patients with a minor
impact on their QoL. Age, smoking, and obesity are major risks of exaggerating such symptoms.

Conference Title

7th ACELAS INTERNATIONAL MEETING

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Algeria

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Sept. 21, 2023 - Sept. 23, 2023

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