Punteggio internazionale dei sintomi prostatici (IPSS)

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Oggi vi mostrerò un questionario ben costruito per la valutazione dei sintomi della malattia prostatica o IPSS International Prostate Symptom Score. La malattia della prostata è una condizione medica comune per i pazienti di età superiore ai 50 anni. Questa patologia influisce molto sulla qualità della vita. L'urologo deve eseguire tutte le operazioni essenziali, come l'anamnesi, l'esame fisico e altre indagini appropriate.

• Centro di urologia Ospedale di Bangkok Thailandia Prenotazione online 02-310-3009 bhquro@bdms.co.th
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Le domande dell'International Prostate Symptom Score riguardano i sintomi urinari delle ultime quattro settimane. Cerchi di rispondere a ogni domanda in modo onesto e chiaro, per quanto possibile.

Punteggio internazionale dei sintomi prostatici (IPSS)

1. SVUOTAMENTO INCOMPLETO. How often have you had sense of inability emptying your bladder?

a. Not at all

b. Feeling bad like less than 20%

c. Feeling bad like less than 50%

d. Feel bad about 50%

e. More than 50% felt bad

f. Almost always terrible/Always terrible

2. FREQUENZA. How many times you need to urinate by less than 2 hours?

a. Not at all

b. Feeling bad like less than 20%

c. Feeling bad like less than 50%

d. Feel bad about 50%

e. More than 50% felt bad

f. Almost always terrible/Always terrible

3. INTERMITTENZA. How often have you gone on and off several times during urinating?

a. Not at all

b. Feeling bad like less than 20%

c. Feeling bad like less than 50%

d. Feel bad about 50%

e. More than 50% felt bad

f. Almost always terrible/Always terrible

4. URGENZA. How often have you felt difficult to hold urination?

a. Not at all

b. Feeling bad like less than 20%

c. Feeling bad like less than 50%

d. Feel bad about 50%

e. More than 50% felt bad

f. Almost always terrible/Always terrible

5. STREAM WEAK. How often have you had a weak stream during urinating?

a. Not at all

b. Feeling bad like less than 20%

c. Feeling bad like less than 50%

d. Feel bad about 50%

e. More than 50% felt bad

f. Almost always terrible/Always terrible

6. STRAINING. How often have you had to push during urination?

a. Not at all

b. Feeling bad like less than 20%

c. Feeling bad like less than 50%

d. Feel bad about 50%

e. More than 50% felt bad

f. Almost always terrible/Always terrible

7. NOCTURIA. How many times do you typically get up to urinate from sleep?

a. None

b. 1 time

c. 2 times

d. 3 times

e. 4 times

f. 5 times

Dopo aver completato tutte le 7 domande, è possibile calcolare il punteggio internazionale dei sintomi prostatici (IPSS), suddiviso in 3 categorie di gravità

• 1 - 7 : Sintomo lieve
• 8 - 19 : Sintomo moderato
• 20 - 35 : Sintomo grave

QUALITÀ DELLA VITA. Se dovesse passare il resto della sua vita con la sua condizione urinaria così com'è ora, come si sentirebbe?

a.	Delizioso
b.	Piacevole
c.	Più soddisfacente
d.	Indescrivibile
e.	Insoddisfacente
f.	Infelice
g.	Terribile

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Frequently Asked Questions About IPSS

What is the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)?

The IPSS is a validated 7-question questionnaire used by urologists to assess the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) related to prostate disease. It evaluates incomplete emptying, urinary frequency, intermittency, urgency, weak stream, straining, and nocturia over the past four weeks. Scores range from 0 to 35, divided into mild (1–7), moderate (8–19), and severe (20–35) symptom categories. The questionnaire also includes a separate quality-of-life question.

How is the IPSS score interpreted?

Each of the 7 symptom questions is scored from 0 (not at all) to 5 (almost always), giving a maximum total of 35. A score of 1–7 indicates mild symptoms, 8–19 indicates moderate symptoms, and 20–35 indicates severe symptoms. The quality-of-life question is scored separately from 0 (delighted) to 6 (terrible) and helps the urologist understand how much the urinary symptoms are affecting the patient’s daily life and motivating treatment decisions.

Why is the IPSS important for prostate disease management?

The IPSS provides an objective, standardized measurement of urinary symptoms that allows urologists to track disease progression, compare symptom severity before and after treatment, and guide treatment decisions. Men with mild scores may be monitored without treatment, while moderate-to-severe scores typically prompt consideration of medication or procedural intervention. It is a core tool in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

If your IPSS score is in the moderate-to-severe range or your urinary symptoms are affecting your quality of life, Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone offers specialist consultations at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. Prenota una consulenza.

Disclaimer: Questo contenuto è redatto e revisionato dal Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologo certificato presso il Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. È inteso solo a scopo educativo e non costituisce consulenza medica. Consultare sempre un professionista sanitario qualificato prima di iniziare qualsiasi trattamento medico.