Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is the (Noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate gland. This enlargement causes Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), which are the bothersome signs that a patient presents with.
Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of BPH/LUTS vary and gradually worsen over time and include:
- Frequent and urgent need to urinate.
- Increased frequency of urination at night (nocturia).
- Difficult starting urination.
- Weak urine stream or a stream that stops and starts.
- Dribbling at the end of urination.
- Inability to completely empty the bladder.
Less common
- Urinary Tract Infection.
- Inability to urinate.
- Blood in the urine.
BPH self test
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Causes
An enlarged prostate gland that blocks urine flow through the urethra.
Risk factors
- Aging, above 50 years.
- Family history.
- Diabetes and heart disease.
- Lifestyle-obesity.
- Erectile Dysfunction.
Complications
- Urinary retention.
- Urinary tract infections.
- Bladder stones.
- Bladder damage.
- Kidney damage.
Management
- Lifestyle Modification including
- Limit taking beverages in the evening.
- Limit caffeine and alcohol intake.
- Follow a healthy diet.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Stay active.
- Double voiding.
- Scheduled bathroom visits.
- Limit decongestants and Antihistamines
- Medical management using prescription drugs.
- Minimally invasive or surgical therapy
