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Prostate disease is a common medical condition for gentlemen who were more than 50 years of age. This medical condition really affects their quality of life. Urologist must do the entire essential stuff such as history record, physical examine and another proper investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Urology center Bangkok hospital Thailand\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokhospital.com\/en\/bangkok\/doctor\/dr-soarawee-weerasopone-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking online<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:02-310-3009\">02-310-3009<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bhquro@bdms.co.th\">bhquro@bdms.co.th<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samitivej Sriracha hospital Chonburi&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:088-022-1445\">088-022-1445<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-attachment-id=\"4790\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/th\/2022\/03\/04\/international-prostate-symptom-score\/portrait-asian-chinese-senior-man-feeling-happy-smiling-at-home-older-male-relax-toothy-smile-looking-to-camera-while-lying-in-the-garden-at-home-in-the-morning-concept\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-man.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Portrait Asian Chinese senior man feeling happy smiling at home. Older male relax toothy smile looking to camera while lying in the garden at home in the morning concept.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1571086952&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Portrait Asian Chinese senior man feeling happy smiling at home. Older male relax toothy smile looking to camera while lying in the garden at home in the morning concept.&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Prostate disease is a common medical condition for gentlemen who were more than 50 years of age.\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Prostate disease is a common medical condition for gentlemen who were more than 50 years of age.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-man.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-man.jpg?resize=800%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)\" class=\"wp-image-4790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-man.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-man.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-man.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-man.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-man.jpg?resize=18%2C10&amp;ssl=1 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prostate disease is a common medical condition for gentlemen who were more than 50 years of age.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name of patient<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">______________________________________<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date of doing the questionaire<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">______________________________________<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date of birth<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">______________________________________<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International Prostate Symptom Score questions will ask you about the urinary symptom over the last four weeks. Please try to answer each question honestly and clearly as much as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/International-Prostate-Symptom-Score-questionnaire_fig1_316357686\">International prostate symptom score (IPSS)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>INCOMPLETE EMPTYING.<\/strong> How often have you had sense of inability emptying your bladder?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>a. Not at all<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>b. Feeling bad like less than 20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>c. Feeling bad like less than 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>d. Feel bad about 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>e. More than 50% felt bad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>f. Almost always terrible\/Always terrible<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>FREQUENCY.<\/strong> How many times you need to urinate by less than 2 hours?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>a. Not at all<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>b. Feeling bad like less than 20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>c. Feeling bad like less than 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>d. Feel bad about 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>e. More than 50% felt bad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>f. Almost always terrible\/Always terrible<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>INTERMITTENCY.<\/strong> How often have you gone on and off several times during urinating?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>a. Not at all<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>b. Feeling bad like less than 20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>c. Feeling bad like less than 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>d. Feel bad about 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>e. More than 50% felt bad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>f. Almost always terrible\/Always terrible<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>URGENCY.<\/strong> How often have you felt difficult to hold urination?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>a. Not at all<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>b. Feeling bad like less than 20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>c. Feeling bad like less than 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>d. Feel bad about 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>e. More than 50% felt bad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>f. Almost always terrible\/Always terrible<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>WEAK STREAM.<\/strong> How often have you had a weak stream during urinating?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>a. Not at all<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>b. Feeling bad like less than 20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>c. Feeling bad like less than 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>d. Feel bad about 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>e. More than 50% felt bad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>f. Almost always terrible\/Always terrible<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>STRAINING.<\/strong> How often have you had to push during urination?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>a. Not at all<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>b. Feeling bad like less than 20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>c. Feeling bad like less than 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>d. Feel bad about 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>e. More than 50% felt bad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>f. Almost always terrible\/Always terrible<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>NOCTURIA.<\/strong> How many times do you typically get up to urinate from sleep?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>a. None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>b. 1 time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>c. 2 times<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>d. 3 times<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>e. 4 times<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>f. 5 times<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After complete all 7 questions then we can calculate International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) which divided into 3 severity categories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 \u2013 7 : Mild symptom<\/li>\n\n\n<li>8 \u2013 19 : Moderate symptom<\/li>\n\n\n<li>20 \u2013 35 : Severe symptom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QUALITY OF LIFE.<\/strong> If you were to spend the rest of your life with your urinary condition just the way it is now, how would you feel about that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>a.<\/td><td>Delightful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>b.<\/td><td>Pleasing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>c.<\/td><td>More satisfying<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>d.<\/td><td>Indescribable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>e.<\/td><td>Dissatisfying<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>f.<\/td><td>Unhappy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>g.<\/td><td>Terrible<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-attachment-id=\"4791\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/th\/2022\/03\/04\/international-prostate-symptom-score\/happy-senior-couple-having-a-good-time-at-park\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Quality-of-life.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Happy Asian senior couple having a good time. They laughing and smiling while sitting outdoor in the park&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1517136847&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;happy senior couple having a good time at park&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Maintain good quality of life is the objective in prostate disease management.\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Maintain good quality of life is the objective in prostate disease management.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Quality-of-life.jpg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Quality-of-life.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)\" class=\"wp-image-4791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Quality-of-life.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Quality-of-life.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Quality-of-life.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Quality-of-life.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Quality-of-life.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maintain good quality of life is the objective in prostate disease management.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is all of International prostate symptom score (IPSS). You can visit my official homepage <a href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About IPSS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u20137), moderate (8\u201319), and severe (20\u201335) symptom categories. The questionnaire also includes a separate quality-of-life question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is the IPSS score interpreted?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u20137 indicates mild symptoms, 8\u201319 indicates moderate symptoms, and 20\u201335 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\u2019s daily life and motivating treatment decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is the IPSS important for prostate disease management?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokhospital.com\/en\/bangkok\/doctor\/dr-soarawee-weerasopone-2\">Book a Consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This content is written and reviewed by Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, a board-certified urologist at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any medical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The IPSS is a validated 7-question tool assessing incomplete emptying, frequency, intermittency, urgency, weak stream, straining, and nocturia over 4 weeks. Scores range 0-35: mild (1-7), moderate (8-19), severe (20-35). A quality-of-life question is scored separately.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How is the IPSS score interpreted?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Each of 7 questions is scored 0-5, maximum total 35. 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