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:



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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