Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of the arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Medium Work Exerting up to 50 (22.7 kg) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of forces constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Job Classification

In most duration tables, five job classifications are displayed. These job classifications are based on the amount of physical effort required to perform the work. The classifications correspond to the Strength Factor classifications described in the United States Department of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles. The following definitions are quoted directly from that publication.

Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of the arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Medium Work Exerting up to 50 (22.7 kg) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of forces constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Prostatic Hyperplasia


Related Terms

  • Benign Adenoma of the Prostate
  • BPH
  • Hyperplasia of Prostate
  • Prostate Enlargement
  • Prostate Fibroma
  • Prostate Myoma
  • Prostatic Hypertrophy
  • Prostatic Obstruction
  • Prostatomegaly

Differential Diagnosis

  • Bladder or urethral trauma
  • Bladder stones (calculi)
  • Cancer of the prostate or bladder
  • Neurologic disease of the bladder
  • Urinary tract infection

Specialists

  • Urologist

Comorbid Conditions

  • Obesity

Factors Influencing Duration

Age, the amount of prostate enlargement, method of treatment, effectiveness of treatment, and complications may influence length of disability. Other factors that may influence length of disability include smoking and the need to take certain medications that enhance the symptoms of prostate hyperplasia.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
600.90 - Hyperplasia of Prostate, Unspecified, without Urinary Obstruction
600.91 - Hyperplasia of Prostate, Unspecified, with Urinary Obstruction and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS); Hyperplasia of Prostate, Unspecified, with Urinary Retention

Overview

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Prostatic hyperplasia is a noncancerous (benign) enlargement of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is that part of the male reproductive system which secretes most of the fluid in which sperm are transported (seminal fluid). It is about the size of a walnut and is located in front of the rectum and below the urinary bladder. The prostate gland encircles the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. The enlargement of this portion of the prostate is responsible for most symptoms associated with prostatic hyperplasia.

As the prostate enlarges, it gradually compresses and distorts the urethra. As a result, the flow of urine is obstructed and diminished, and the bladder muscle becomes overdeveloped in an attempt to force flow during urination. The bladder is eventually unable to expel all the urine, causing it to become distended and unable to empty completely (urinary retention). Overflow of small amounts of urine from the bladder may result in an inability to control urination (incontinence), or the bladder may become overactive resulting in the need to urinate frequently.

The exact cause of prostatic hyperplasia is unknown but it appears to relate to hormonal changes associated with aging.

Incidence and Prevalence: About 14 million American men have symptoms related to prostatic hyperplasia, while countless others have the condition but are relatively symptom-free; it is estimated that worldwide about 30 million men experience symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (Leveillee).

Source: Medical Disability Advisor






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