Musculoskeletal pain, a possible indicator of central sensitization, is positively associated with lower urinary tract symptom progression in community dwelling older men.

Angela SendersScott R BauerYiyi ChenBarry OkenHoward A FinkNancy E LaneKamran P SajadiLynn M Marshallnull null

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2022)

Among men initially without severe LUTS, musculoskeletal pain is associated with an increased risk of LUTS progression. Studies using validated measures of central sensitization and LUTS progression among men are warranted.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
lower urinary tract symptoms
middle aged
chronic pain
benign prostatic hyperplasia
urinary tract
pain management
early onset
spinal cord
drug induced