It is normal for the prostate glands of males to grow significantly during their adolescence. This slows down when they reach 25 and pushes through when they reach 50. By the time they are 80 years old, their prostate glands are very much enlarged. This enlargement of the prostate may occur earlier and it could be scary since it could be cancerous. However, the gland could enlarge, but the person should not be worried about cancer - this condition is called prostate BPH or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
An enlarged prostate or BPH is not prostate cancer. It is a common condition especially among older men, 50 years above. Among those with enlarged prostate, only 10 percent would need to be medically or surgically treated. Enlarged prostate (Non-Cancerous ) is also called Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy.
The prostate gland does not really stop growing. This does not pose any problem to any man until after he reaches his twilight years. The symptoms are hardly felt by men below 40 but those who are aged 60 up experience the symptoms of prostate BPH.
When the prostate grows bigger and bigger, the tendency of the surrounding tissues is to hinder its further growth. This results to the restriction on the urethra, since the prostate gland is forced upon it. The man's bladder will get irritated and will begin to contract even if there is just minimal amount of urine in there. In time, the bladder will fail to function properly causing urine to stay in the bladder.
Non-Cancerous Enlargement of the Prostate exhibits the following symptoms that you have to watch out for:
- Problems with urination - weak stream of urine, leaking, frequent urination at night, straining feeling, sudden urges to urinate
- Weak bladder
- Kidney failure
- Backflow of urine that results to infection on the bladder or kidney
The symptoms vary and the size of the prostate does not always say how severe the condition is. There are men with prostate BPH that exhibit no obstruction at all and thus, show no symptoms. There are those who have less enlarged glands but they have more severe symptoms because of bigger obstructions.
When you experience any problems urinating, you should inform your doctor immediately. Eighty percent of cases are suggestive of only Enlargement of the Prostate, but the rest may be more serious and will require immediate treatment.
Those that have untreated prostate BPH can develop a lot more serious problems like:
- Urinary Tract Infection due to urine retention and straining of the bladder
- Bladder damage
- Kidney damage
- Bladder stones
- Incontinence
There are three ways to treat enlarged prostate - watchful waiting, drug therapy, or surgery. Watchful waiting involves annual checkups to observe the gland and its growth. This method restricts alcoholic drinks and caffeine. Patients are asked to empty their bladders whenever urinating. If you need to unload, you shouldn't keep it waiting. Unload at once and often.
As for the drug therapy, only your attending doctor can prescribed the medications that can help you with the symptoms. Be wary of those over-the-counter drugs that can only make things worse.
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