Treatment of urinary tract disorders in men over the age of 50 is associated with a lower risk of death in later years. Even minor treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms can lower the risk of death. The lower urinary tract consists of the bladder, urethra and prostate in men. They play a major role in the excretion of urine produced in the upper urinary tract. Lower urinary tract complaints in men mainly consist of problems such as increased frequency of urination, the need to urinate at night, and pain in the bladder area. There may also be difficulty urinating, such as interruption and difficulty starting to urinate. Impairment of lower urinary tract function may occur as a result of infection or obstruction of the excretory system. Sometimes symptoms are caused by other diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity and sleep apnea. They can also appear as a result of consuming products containing nicotine, caffeine or alcohol. Treating these symptoms leads to their relief and improvement of the quality of life, but it can also reduce the risk of death. A new scientific study observes the relationship between the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms and the risk of death. Data of 3,000 volunteers were taken on their treatment with various medications. The average age among the participants was 62 years. The results suggest that treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms is associated with a reduced risk of death. A significant improvement in symptoms can reduce the risk of death by up to 35%, and even small improvements from treatment can help. Although symptoms of the lower urinary tract are not considered dangerous and are treated only when they begin to cause significant discomfort to the sufferers, they carry a significant danger. There is research that links these symptoms to an increased risk of death in men over the age of 50. New research published in The Journal of Urology serves to prove that these symptoms may be more dangerous than expected. The lead author of the study, Dr. Blaine Welk of the Lawson Institute in London, Canada commented that the results of the study serve to encourage early treatment of symptoms. References: Welk, B. (2023, October 1) The Reduction of Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Death. Retrieved 2023, September 12 from https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003602