Prostate Enlargement - man health problem

BHP

benign prostatic hyperplasia

Did you know many men lose their Sexual drive due to Prostate disorders?

Introduction

Over 50% of men over the age of 50 suffer from Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate.

--and this number increases to nearly 90 percent for men in their 70s and early 80s, according to the American Urological Association. The incidence rate of BPH is nearly five times that of prostate cancer.

With age, many men will experience urological problems caused by an enlarged prostate. Though symptoms may be confused with those of prostate cancer, 75 percent of the cases are not malignant.

BPH Can Cramp Your Style

BPH is not life threatening but its symptoms can be lifestyle limiting. Some symptoms associated with BPH include:

    Frequent or sudden need to urinate
    Weak, variable, or dribbling stream
    Need to strain or push bladder to urinate
    Difficulty beginning urination
    Feeling that your bladder never completely empties
    Pain or burning during urination

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If you are experiencing urinary discomfort, it is important to contact your physician to evaluate your symptoms. If left untreated, BPH can lead to other serious medical conditions including urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney damage, bladder stones, and incontinence. When BPH is diagnosed and treated early, there is a lower risk of developing such complications.

Benign tumors are not cancer. Cells from benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body. Most important, benign tumors of the prostate are not a threat to life.

However, if prostate symptoms are left untreated, it can lead to other serious medical conditions including urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney damage, bladder stones, and incontinence.

Learn About the Latest Treatment Options

Moderate to severe BPH symptoms usually interfere with sleep and daily activities and, therefore, treatment is recommended. Until recently, the only options were daily drug medication or major surgery. Both treatments can have undesirable results. In addition to taking a pill on a daily basis, drug therapy can lose its effectiveness over time and cause dizziness, nausea, and loss of libido in some men. The most common type of major surgery is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and generally has serious risks to the patients including sexual dysfunction and incontinence.

With the development of minimally invasive therapies, including radio frequency, microwave, and laser treatments, patients now have a selection of treatment choices to better meet their lifestyle and health needs.

Prevention

Prevention should start well before any symptoms appear. "Taking care of your Prostate is taking care of your manhood" says Urologist Dr. James Balch.

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