Increased Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels Imply Chronic Inflammation in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Predominant Storage Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

April 2013 in “ The Journal of Urology ”

Shun-Fa Hung, Shiu‐Dong Chung, Hann‐Chorng Kuo

benign prostatic hyperplasia C-reactive protein lower urinary tract symptoms prostate specific antigen tolterodine Doxazosin chronic inflammation bladder disorders BPH CRP LUTS PSA

Studysummary Higher CRP levels suggest chronic inflammation is linked to bladder-related urinary symptoms in men with enlarged prostates.

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