WEEK 7 IHUMAN COMPREHENSIVE CASE STUDY –52-YEAR-OLD MALE WITH “PEEING PROBLEM”

This iHuman Week 7 comprehensive case is about a 52-year-old male who presents with urinary problems, specifically difficulty urinating. He reports symptoms like weak urine stream, hesitancy, increased frequency, and waking up multiple times at night to urinate. The case focuses on evaluating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in a middle-aged man. The main goal is to assess for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), which is enlargement of the prostate gland that commonly occurs in men over 50 and can obstruct urine flow. You are expected to: Take a focused genitourinary history Perform a digital rectal exam (DRE) Rule out prostate cancer and urinary tract infection Order appropriate labs (PSA, urinalysis) Develop a treatment plan (alpha-blockers, lifestyle changes) Overall, the case tests your ability to differentiate BPH from more serious causes like prostate cancer, and to create a proper management and follow-up plan.