Mental disorders in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia
310 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia have been studied. Their mental state being analyzed by clinical and psychometric methods using Spilberger and Hamilton scales. Neurotic disorders have been reported in all the patients: 53.8% having neurasthenic syndrome, 30% anxiety- or astheno-subdepressive syndrome, 16.2% neurotic hypochondriac symptomatology. After treatment with minor neuroleptics, antidepressants and tranquilizers, patients' psychic state improved, even when the objective urologic data remained unchanged. Treatment of mental disorders makes it possible to prepare a patient for the operation and to improve quality of life of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia before the operation.