Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Prostate enlargement is a common condition that affects men as they age Enlargement of the prostate gland, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, causes urinary tract problems. Without medical intervention, an enlarged prostate gland can cause obstruction of the urinary tract, restricting the flow of urine from the bladder and causing problems with the urinary tract, bladder, and kidneys.

There are several effective treatments for prostate enlargement, including medications, minimally invasive therapies, and surgery. Your doctor will consider your symptoms, prostate size, health status and your wishes to choose the optimal treatment.

The prostate gland is located below the bladder A tube (ureter) passes through the center of the prostate, through which urine travels from the bladder to the penis. When the prostate grows in size, it blocks the flow of urine

Most men's prostate grows throughout their lives Often, this persistent increase is enough to cause urinary symptoms and urinary retention

The causes of prostate enlargement are not completely clear yet However, the reason for this condition may be the changes in the balance of sex hormones as a man ages

The severity of symptoms in patients with prostatic hyperplasia varies, although these symptoms gradually worsen over time. Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia:

• Frequent urge to urinate
• Frequent urination at night (nocturia)
• Difficult initiation of urination
• Weak flow of urine A flow of urine that stops and starts again
• A trickle of flow at the end of urination
• Straining while urinating
• Restriction of emptying the bladder

Rare symptoms of PCH:

• Urinary tract infection
• Complete restriction of urination
• Blood in the urine

Your prostate Some men with a slightly enlarged prostate may experience significant problems, while other men with a very enlarged prostate sometimes have only minor symptoms.

In some cases, men's symptoms stabilize and improve over time

Other possible causes of urinary symptoms

Causes that cause symptoms similar to those caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia:

• Urinary tract infection
• Inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis)
• Narrowing of the urethra (urethritis) It is necessary to rule out any serious cause of the condition even if the symptoms do not bother us significantly

  If you have complete urinary retention, seek emergency medical attention