The initial symptoms in the list are termed Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. One of the commonest causes for LUTS in men is prostate enlargement. Benign Prostate Hyperplasia or enlargement is termed BPH.

To find out more, please read the section on BPH in the Prostate Clinic.

However, LUTS together with the other symptoms may also be due to other equally common afflictions such as urinary tract infection or UTI. UTI is one of the most frequent reasons for a visit to the doctor especially among women. However it can also affect men.