Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) means ‘prostate enlargement’. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland present between the urinary bladder and the penis. This condition is often found in older men. If not treated early, it can cause blockage of the urinary flow leading to severe complications of the bladder, kidney and urinary tract. Benign prostatic hyperplasia has various effective treatments ranging from medications, to minimally invasive therapies to surgery.
The severity of BPH symptoms varies significantly from person to person. The symptoms gradually worsen over time.
Some men, however, experience stability of recurrent symptoms overtime and their condition might improve.
The tube that carries urine is called urethra which transports urine from the bladder, through the center of the prostate gland, to the penis. This gland keeps growing with age in most men. If the gland grows large enough, it can lead to significant blockage of urine flow. The cause of prostate enlargement is not clear. However, it is speculated that the imbalance of sex hormones in men with age can be a potential trigger.
Risk factors for prostate gland enlargement include:
The diagnosis involves discussion of your medical history, current symptoms and health issues followed by a physical examination. Your doctor might suggest the following tests based on your symptom presentation:
Your doctor can recommend additional tests to confirm an enlarged prostate and to rule out other conditions. These tests include:
Treatment for BPH can start with lifestyle modifications and herbal therapies. This is followed by additional treatments like medication, minimally invasive therapies or surgery to correct the problem.
Lifestyle changes don’t prevent the prostate from getting larger, but it can relieve certain annoying symptoms.
Following lifestyle changes can be useful to reduce symptoms:
Doctors commonly prescribe medication to treat mild to moderate symptoms of BPH. Medication options include:
Minimally invasive surgeries can be suggested by your doctor and can be performed on an outpatient basis. Choosing the right surgery for you may depend on:
Post treatment, Fortis doctors will suggest the best follow up care for you which will depend on the type of treatment used. We will decide together decide what is best for you.
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