Enlarged
Prostate - BPH
Many men experience problems related to urination
caused by enlargement of the prostate gland, a condition also
known as
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Symptoms include
- Frequent need to go to the bathroom
- Getting up two or more times during the night
to urinate
- Difficulty emptying your bladder completely
- Having the urge to urinate come on suddenly
- Needing to strain or push to start urinating
- Having a weak urine stream
These symptoms may also be caused by other conditions
including prostate cancer, and only a medical examination can
determine what your situation actually is. BPH, or prostate enlargement,
is
very
common: more
than half of men age 50 or older have it, and if you're over
80 you have an 80 percent chance of having it.
"When
I developed BPH recently, Dr. Cambio listened carefully
t my symptoms and said he didn't think I needed any
treatment immediately; but he said there'll be lots
they can do to help if it gets worse. I like that kind
of conservative approach."
--Edward G. Coletti, North Providence |
Treatment options
include medications, Prolieve
microwave therapy, conventional
surgery, laser surgery and electrosurgery. The doctors at
Urologic Specialists of New England are highly experienced
in evaluating prostate conditions, recommending and then performing
the most effective treatments for each patient's individual
situation.
Contact Us |
