Prostate gland enlargement - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Prostate gland enlargement
Benign prostatic hyperplasia also called prostate gland
enlargement. This is commonly seen in men when they get older. An enlarged
prostate gland causes uncomfortable urinary symptoms, include blocking the flow
of urine out of the bladder. It may also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.
There are many effective treatments for prostate gland enlargement;
this may include medications, minimally invasive therapies, and surgery. For
better treatment, your doctor will consider the symptoms and size of the
prostate.
Causes of prostate gland enlargement
The prostate gland is located beneath your bladder. The tube
that transports urine from the bladder out of your penis passes through the
center of the prostate. When the prostate enlarges, this can block urine flow.
Most men have continuous growth of the prostate throughout life.
In many men, this continued growth enlarges the prostate enough to cause
urinary symptoms or to significantly block urine flow.
It isn't entirely clear what causes the prostate to enlarge.
However, it might be due to changes in the balance of sex hormones as men grow
older.
Symptoms of prostate enlargement
Symptoms in people who have prostate gland enlargement vary,
symptoms gradually worsen over time. Common signs and symptoms include:
- Frequent urination
- Increased frequency of urination at night
- Difficulty starting urination
- Weak urine stream or a stream that stops and starts
- Dribbling at the end of urination
- Inability to completely empty the bladder
Least common symptoms
include:
- Urinary tract infection
- Inability to urinate
- Blood in the urine
Prostate enlargement diagnosis
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is an enlargement of the
prostate, a common condition among men over 45 years of age. ... Other tests
such as urine flow study, digital rectal exam, prostate-specific antigen blood
test, cystoscopy, ultrasound or prostate MRI may be used to confirm the
diagnosis
Treatment for prostate enlargement
There are several treatment options for enlarged prostate.
You can take alpha-blockers such as terazosin or tamsulosin to help relax the
prostate and bladder muscles. You can also take dutasteride or finasteride, a
different kind of medication for reducing symptoms.
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