Enlarged Prostate (BPH) - Signs & Symptoms | Every Man Needs to Know This

Enlarged Prostate (BPH) - Signs & Symptoms | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | BPH symptoms | enlarged prostate symptoms

Risk factors of Enlarged prostrate:

There are many risk factors for BPH. But some people are at a higher risk like

Men over the age of 50 as the risk for BPH rises with age
Men whose fathers had BPH
Overweight or obese people have higher risk
Men who don't stay active
Some men with erectile dysfunction

BPH signs & symptoms

Urinary frequency:

The first sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is urinary frequency, which is a need to urinate frequently, specially during the night time.

This occurs because the enlarged prostate gland puts pressure on the urethra. Which makes it more difficult for urine to flow out of the bladder.

As a result, the bladder contracts more frequently and men with BPH may feel a need to urinate frequently, even when the bladder is not completely full.

Urgency:

The next common sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is urgency, which is a strong and sudden urge to urinate, even when the bladder is not full.

This occurs because the enlarged prostate gland puts pressure on the urethra, making it more difficult for urine to flow out of the bladder. Which leads to a sense of urgency.

Men with BPH may feel a need to urinate immediately, and may be unable to delay urination for long periods of time.


weak urine stream:

The flow of urine may be weak or slow, especially in the early stages of urination.
The weak urine stream can make it difficult to empty the bladder completely, leading to urinary retention.

A weak urine stream can be frustrating and can lead to a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder. It can also increase the risk of urinary tract infections and bladder stones, as well as incontinence or leakage of urine.

Interrupted urine flow:

Interrupted urine flow is also an important sign of enlarged prostate. Urine flow may start and stop several times during urination. It indicates that your urethra is partially blocked.

This problem can also caused by infection or inflammation of the prostrate, nervous system disorder, pelvic muscle problem and sometimes due to side-effects of surgery.

Inability to empty the bladder:

Some men with BPH may not be able to completely empty their bladder, which can lead to urinary retention.

Dribbling of urine:

Urine may leak out after urination, causing dribbling. This occurs because the enlarged prostate gland puts pressure on the urethra, making it more difficult for urine to flow out of the bladder.

As a result, some men with BPH may experience dribbling after they have finished urinating. It feels like there is still urine left in the urethra.

Urinary tract infections:

BPH can increase the risk of urinary tract infections due to the accumulation of urine in the bladder.

Painful urination:

Sometimes Men with BPH may experience pain or or burning sensation while urinating.
Blood in urine:

The presence of blood in urine, also known as hematuria, is a possible sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH can cause the prostate gland to put pressure on the urethra, which can cause irritation and inflammation in the urinary tract.

This can lead to the presence of blood in the urine, which can range from light pink to deep red in color.

Erectile dysfunction:

Last but not the least. BPH can also cause sexual problems, including erectile dysfunction.

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