Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

ENLARGED PROSTATE

DESCRIPTION

An enlarged prostate means the gland has grown bigger. Prostate enlargement happens to almost all men as they get older. An enlarged prostate is often called benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is not cancer, and it does not raise your risk for prostate cancer.

Symptoms –

Frequent urination

Nocturia

Difficulty starting urination

Inability to completely empty the bladder

Blood in urine

Risk factors –

Older age

Family history

Diabetes and heart disease

Lifestyle

Diagnosis and test –

Digital rectal exam

Urine test

Blood test

Prostate specific antigen blood test

Urinary flow test

Ultrasound

Biopsy

Treatment –

Medication

Minimally invasive or surgical therapy

Laser therapy