The prostate is an organ in the body that helps to produce some of the liquid during ejaculation. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, which is the passageway by which urine leaves the body. Enlargement of the prostate is an indication that the gland has grown in size. Almost all men experience prostate enlargement as they age. The condition is often referred to as BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). The condition is not cancerous.
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These are the most common symptoms of enlarged prostates:
It is possible to experience none of these symptoms, even if your prostate is enlarged. Other factors, such as cold weather, anxiety, other health issues, and certain medications, can also cause these symptoms. Blood in the urine can be a sign of an enlarged prostate. This is not common and is typically caused by something else.
The following are the three primary forms of therapy for an enlarged prostate:
There are several basic changes you may make to your lifestyle that may help your symptoms.
The use of medications may be an option if lifestyle changes do not alleviate your symptoms. The most commonly prescribed medications are:
Surgery may be an option if your symptoms don't improve with lifestyle changes or medications. The most common types of surgery are:
You are more likely to develop an enlarged prostate if you have the following risk factors:
A. Age: An enlarged prostate is more likely to occur as you grow older.
B. Hormone levels: The hormones (estrogen and testosterone) in your body change as you age. It may cause the prostate to enlarge.
C. Other risk factors: Obesity and diabetes are known to be associated with a high risk of enlarged prostate. Patients with a family history are also more likely to develop the condition.
Your doctor will ask you questions about your medical history. A digital rectal exam will be performed to feel the prostate gland. The following tests may also be performed:
The experts say there is no way to prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia. Men who are at risk of enlarged prostate should consult their doctor if they experience any lower urinary tract symptoms and whether they should undergo frequent prostate exams. Patient with family history of Prostate cancer should come early for screening to mitigate the risk.
The following steps can help in the secondary prevention of mild symptoms:
Overactive bladder (OAB), bladder cancer, foreign things in the bladder (stones or stents), Prostate Cancer and urethral stricture due to trauma or a sexually transmitted illness are some of the differential diagnoses for an enlarged prostate.
According to the findings of an age-related study, the prevalence of enlarged prostate increased with age from 14% in those aged 50-59 years to 30% among those aged 60-69 years and 44% among those aged 70-79 years. The risk of BPH is 41% higher in Black and Hispanic men compared to white men.
The early recognition of bladder symptoms and the identification of enlarged prostate gives men the opportunity to receive early treatment and limit its consequences.
A prostate enlargement results from an increase in the size of the prostate. It is called as Benign Prostate Enlargement (BPE) on clinical examination and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) after histopathological confirmation. It is either due to an increase in the size of the prostate or an increase smooth muscle tone of Prostate.
When a man has an enlarged prostate and whose symptoms have gradually worsened over a long period of time, he may develop the following complications:
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