Symptoms
- Weak stream
- Hesitancy and straining
- Getting up at night to pass urine
- Urgency and dribbling
- Sense of incomplete emptying
Causes and risk factors
- Age-related hormonal change
- Genetic predisposition
- Metabolic syndrome
Diagnosis
- IPSS score
- Digital rectal examination
- Uroflowmetry and residual urine
- Ultrasound for prostate volume
- Serum PSA
Treatment
- Watchful waiting with lifestyle advice
- Alpha blockers and 5-ARI medication
- TURP
- Laser TURP or enucleation
- Bladder neck incision for small glands
Prevention
- Stay physically active
- Limit fluids and caffeine in the evening
- Control weight and blood sugar
- Annual check-up after age 50
Recovery
After TURP, most men stay one to two days and see immediate improvement in flow. Mild burning can last a couple of weeks; avoid heavy lifting for a month.
Information on this website is for patient education only and does not replace an in-person consultation. Treatment results vary between individuals and no outcome is guaranteed.