Enlarged Prostate

Enlarged Prostate - How To Identify It?

Enlarged Prostate is a gland present in all men since their birth however it starts to enlarge after the age of 45 years. It is a part of the aging process in males like graying of hair and baldness.

It affects millions of men every year and it is a very well treatable condition by Urologists. When the prostate has grown to be substantially large, the urethra gets tightly squeezed and this makes it difficult for the bladder to compensate for the problem and empty entirely.

In some extreme cases, it may lead to complete blockage in passage of urine termed as Urine retention. Prostate enlargement also increases the chances of urinary tract infections, bladder diverticula,bladder stones and kidney damage.

Signs and symptoms of Enlarged Prostate

The signs and symptoms of an Enlarged Prostate are quite mild at first but can turn into a serious problem if left untreated. The common symptoms of enlarged prostate include:

What is the next step?

Your doctor may advise you to get certain tests done in order to determine whether the prostate gland is enlarged. Some of these tests include:

Urinary frequency-volume chart (bladder diary): The test gives you a record of the amount of water consumed and how much urine you pass and how often you are required to empty your bladder on a day to day basis along with any leakage you have.
IPSS questionnaire: This test refers to the International Prostate Symptom Score questionnaire which allows the doctor to comprehend how serious the symptoms are.
Digital rectal examination: Through the test, the doctors can feel the prostate gland through the wall of the rectum. It is really helpful in detecting inflammation in prostate and prostate cancer.
Uroflowmetry : It is a test done to assess the urine flow pattern and it is really helpful in quantifying the disease severity.
Serum PSA : It is a blood test to determine the presence of cancer. Its normal value is <4 ng/ ml. WIth S.PSA value more than 4 ng/ ml, the chances of developing prostate malignancy are on a higher side.

Besides these diagnostic tests, the doctor may ask you to undergo a blood test to check that the kidneys are functionally alright.

What is the treatment for enlarged Prostate:

The treatments for the Enlarged Prostate gland depend on the severity and intensity of the symptoms, and the treatments include

Lifestyle modification
Medication,
Surgery.

Thus, being aware of your body and taking the necessary steps can help solve the issue. With proper treatment for Enlarged Prostate the quality of life is definitely improved.

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Dr. Neel Patel – Kidney Stone Specialist in Surat

Dr. Neel Patel finished his Mch in Urology with flying colors from MGM Institute, Aurangabad, a multispecialty Kidney institute and Transplant Center. After that he joined as an Assistant Professor in Department of Urology at JJ hospital, Mumbai and cleared DNB in Genitourinary Surgery in very first attempt.. He is working in Surat as Consultant Urologist and Andrologist at Maitreya Multi Super speciality hospital and Love n Care hospital.

Education

MS, Mch (Urology), DNB (Genitourinary Surgery) B J Medical College & Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad.

Experienced Urology

5 Years of work experience in Urologist and Andrologist.

Dr.Neel Patel, has done MS (GEN SUR) from prestigious B J Medical College & Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad.

Enlarged Prostate