Enlarged Prostate (BPH) – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention Guide
An enlarged prostate, medically called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition in men above 45–50 years of age.
As the prostate grows in size, it presses on the urine pipe, causing difficulty in passing urine and multiple urinary problems.
✅ The good news?
BPH is non-cancerous, completely manageable, and highly treatable with modern medicine and surgery.
🔍 What Is an Enlarged Prostate?
The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland located below the bladder in men. It surrounds the urethra (urine passage) and helps in sperm fluid production.
With increasing age:
- The prostate increases in size
- It compresses the urine flow
- The bladder becomes overworked
- Urinary symptoms gradually worsen
⚠️ BPH is NOT prostate cancer, but both can coexist in some men.
⚠️ Common Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate
Do not ignore these warning signs:
✅ Weak urine stream
✅ Difficulty in starting urine
✅ Dribbling of urine
✅ Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
✅ Frequent urination (especially at night – nocturia)
✅ Sudden strong urge to urinate
✅ Straining while passing urine
✅ Interruption in urine flow
✅ Urinary retention (unable to pass urine – emergency)
✅ Recurrent UTIs in men
⚠️ Inability to pass urine is a medical emergency.
🧪 Main Causes & Risk Factors of Enlarged Prostate
- Increasing age
- Hormonal changes in men
- Family history
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Heart disease
- Smoking
- Alcohol consumption
Almost 60% of men above 60 years develop some degree of prostate enlargement.
🩺 How Enlarged Prostate Is Diagnosed
Your doctor may advise:
✅ Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)
✅ Ultrasound abdomen & prostate
✅ PSA blood test (to rule out cancer)
✅ Urine tests
✅ Uroflowmetry (urine flow test)
✅ Kidney function tests
Early diagnosis prevents kidney and bladder damage.
💊 Treatment Options for Enlarged Prostate
Treatment depends on:
✔️ Size of prostate
✔️ Severity of symptoms
✔️ Urine blockage
✔️ Kidney involvement
🔹 1️⃣ Medicines (Early & Mild BPH)
✅ Prostate-relaxing medicines
✅ Drugs to reduce prostate size
✅ Improve urine flow
✅ Reduce night urination
⚠️ Medicines control symptoms but do not cure large prostates permanently.
🔹 2️⃣ Catheterization (Emergency Retention)
If urine is completely blocked:
✅ Temporary urine catheter is inserted
✅ Bladder pressure reduces
✅ Pain instantly relieves
✅ Emergency stabilization
🔹 3️⃣ Laser Prostate Surgery – Permanent Solution
✅ No cuts
✅ No stitches
✅ Minimal bleeding
✅ Fast recovery
✅ Permanent urine flow relief
✅ Safe for heart & diabetic patients
Laser prostate surgery is now the gold standard treatment for BPH.
🔥 Benefits of Laser Surgery for Enlarged Prostate
✅ Painless procedure
✅ Very short hospital stay
✅ Negligible blood loss
✅ Faster catheter removal
✅ Early return to routine life
✅ Long-term symptom relief
✅ High success rate
⏳ Recovery After Laser Prostate Surgery
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Walking | Same day |
| Catheter removal | 2–3 days |
| Discharge | 2–4 days |
| Office work | 5–7 days |
| Full routine | 10–14 days |
🍽️ Diet & Lifestyle Tips for Enlarged Prostate
✅ Drink adequate water
✅ Reduce evening fluids
✅ Eat fruits & vegetables
✅ High-fibre diet
✅ Maintain healthy weight
✅ Walk 30 minutes daily
✅ Avoid smoking
✅ Limit alcohol
✅ Avoid holding urine
❌ What Happens If Enlarged Prostate Is Ignored?
Ignoring BPH can cause:
❌ Complete urine blockage
❌ Permanent bladder damage
❌ Recurrent urine infections
❌ Stone formation in bladder
❌ Kidney swelling
❌ Kidney failure
❌ Emergency catheterization
🧑⚕️ Why Consult Dr. Ankur Bhanushali for Enlarged Prostate Treatment?
✅ Advanced laser prostate surgery
✅ Accurate prostate evaluation
✅ Minimal bleeding procedures
✅ Safe treatment for elderly patients
✅ Emergency urine blockage management
✅ Long-term urinary health protection
Early consultation avoids emergency surgery and kidney complications.
✅ Final Message
✅ Weak urine flow is NOT normal
✅ Night-time urination is a warning sign
✅ BPH is not cancer
✅ Delay leads to bladder & kidney damage
✅ Laser surgery offers permanent relief
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If you or your family member is facing urine flow problems, frequent night urination, or urine blockage — get evaluated early.
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