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

Diagnosis

History: Individuals with prostatic hyperplasia may report a decrease in the force and diameter (caliber) of the urine stream, difficulty starting urination (hesitancy and dribbling), the need to urinate frequently during the day or night (nocturia) with only small amounts of urine produced at each urination, disruption of the urinary stream (intermittency), a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, increasing desire to urinate (urgency), and involuntary loss of urination (incontinence).

Physical exam: An enlarged prostate can be detected using a gloved finger inserted into the rectum (digital rectal exam). The lower abdomen can be examined by pressing with hands (palpation) to determine if the bladder is distended. These procedures should be done routinely as part of an annual physical examination.

Tests: Additional tests may be performed if a digital rectal exam indicates an enlarged prostate. Urinalysis and urine culture are performed to rule out infection. Blood chemistry tests including BUN and creatinine are used to measure kidney function. A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test that rules out prostate cancer should be performed on a regular basis. A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) uses high frequency sound waves to examine the size of the prostate. If necessary, kidney function can be assessed using radiopaque dye (pyelography). A test that measures urine flow (uroflowmetry) may be performed to give additional information about the severity of the obstruction and to rule out other defects in the urinary system. A complete urodynamic study may be required.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor






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