Enlarge Prostate

Overview

When the prostate gland enlarges and presses against the urethra, causing problems related to urination, it is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a frequent condition in elderly men. Urgency, dribbling, weak pee stream, urgency, difficulties starting, and frequent urinating are a few examples. According to the severity, BPH is treatable with surgery, medication, or lifestyle modifications. It is not malignant. To ensure that you receive the right diagnosis and treatment, see a healthcare provider.

What are the types of Enlarge Prostate?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, sometimes known as an enlarged prostate, is the term used to describe the general condition of prostate enlargement. But in this particular situation, there are a few distinct ways that BPH can manifest itself:

Central Zone Hyperplasia: Prostate enlargement in the central region that can have a major impact on the urethra and intensify symptoms related to urination.

Peripheral Zone Hyperplasia: Enlargement in the peripheral zone, which over time may contribute to urinary blockage but is less likely to produce symptoms right away.

Zone of Transition Hyperplasia: Enlargement in the transitional zone, where the majority of BPH cases arise, which directly affects the urethra and results in typical symptoms related to the urinary tract

Although these labels designate the physical sites of prostate enlargement, they really denote various BPH symptoms rather than discrete forms of the illness.

Symptoms

The following are signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, which is an enlarged prostate:

Increasing frequency of urination: Especially during the night (nocturia).

An intense and sudden need to urinate is called urgency.

Urination difficulties: Trouble getting the urine to start flowing.

A weak urine stream is one that flows slowly or sporadically.

Feeling that the bladder is not completely empty after urinating is known as incomplete bladder emptying.