ABOUT ENLARGED PROSTATE

Over six million men in the United States experience moderate to severe symptoms of a urological condition called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH. This is commonly called an enlarged prostate.

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These images point out the difference between a normal prostate and an enlarged prostate. While the exact cause of enlarged prostate is not yet fully understood, it is known that as men reach middle age, cells within the transition zone of the prostate gland begin to grow at a faster rate. As the transition zone grows, urination can become more difficult.

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Enlarged prostate is non-cancerous and not considered a life-threatening disease. But it does affect a man’s day-to-day life in unpleasant ways. It can disrupt and limit normal daily routines, including work, family and recreational activities. If left untreated, it can lead to bladder infection and, in extreme cases, kidney dysfunction.

Common symptoms of an enlarged prostate include:

  • Increased frequency of urination during the day and night
  • A sudden urge to urinate
  • Difficulty in starting urination
  • Stopping and starting flow during urination
  • Weak flow of urine
  • Sensation of incompleteness in emptying the bladder
Men who experience any symptoms of enlarged prostate should be diagnosed and treated by a physician.