What are the early warning signs of prostate problems?
Symptoms of Prostate Problems
- Frequent urge to urinate.
- Need to get up many times during the night to urinate.
- Blood in urine or semen.
- Pain or burning urination.
- Painful ejaculation.
- Frequent pain or stiffness in lower back, hips, pelvic or rectal area, or upper thighs.
- Dribbling of urine.
How dangerous is having an enlarged prostate?
An enlarged prostate can be life-threatening. It can block the normal flow of urine out of the body, causing urine to back up into the kidneys. This can cause the kidneys to enlarge and not function properly. This can also cause a potentially life-threatening infection of the kidneys.
What are the side effects of an enlarged prostate?
Retrograde Ejaculation. BPH can cause bladder problems,and some men who experience these symptoms undergo a surgery called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
What is the best treatment for an enlarged prostate?
Alpha-blockers. Alpha blockers relax the muscle in your prostate gland and at the base of your bladder,making it easier to pee.
What are two clinical manifestations of an enlarged prostate?
Symptoms of enlarged prostate can include: When the bladder does not empty completely, you become at risk for developing urinary tract infections. Other serious problems can also develop over time, including bladder stones, blood in the urine, incontinence, and acute urinary retention (an inability to urinate).