Symptoms and treatment for enlarged prostate

The prostate gland in men starts enlarging after reaching the age of 40 years. Although it is a natural process that cannot be reversed or stopped. Sometimes, it may lead to certain complications in a few cases and create urination troubles for an individual. This medical condition is very common among men who are more than 60 years old.

Symptoms of Enlarged prostate

The urine flows from the bladder through the urethra in men. The BPH is a benign (non-cancerous) enlargement of the prostate that blocks the flow of urine through the urethra. These prostate cells multiply gradually resulting to an enlargement that puts pressure on the urethra that is responsible for exiting urine and semen from the body. The symptoms of enlarged prostate include a slow or weak urinary stream, frequent urination, a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, urgency to urinate, straining to urinate, Difficulty starting urination, continued dribbling of urine, Getting up frequently at night to urinate, returning to urinate again after finishing.

It is important to see a doctor if such symptoms persist because when the bladder doesn’t empty completely, it increases the chances of developing urinary tract infections. It can also result in other complicated health issues such as bladder stones, blood in urine, acute urinary retention and incontinence. In rare cases, kidney and bladder damage can develop from BPH.

The treatment options for Enlarged Prostate

If an enlarged prostate is left untreated then it can even lead to kidney damage. The treatment options for this medical condition includes surgery and other medications. The doctor needs to consider various factors before commencing the treatment. These factors include the size of the prostate, age of the patient, how much is the patient’s life affected, patient’s overall health and other medical conditions.

After analyzing all these factors, the doctor may perform one or more exams to be sure that the patient isn’t developing any complications from prostate enlargement. If the symptoms are highly severe then it is important to book an appointment with a doctor. You can simply call on 9582261502 and get your appointment fixed. For more information on this medical condition, you can simply visit PSRI Hospital (http://www.psrihospital.com/) and improve your health awareness.