A lot of men will have an enlarged prostate in their lifespan. By the time they get old, around 60, they may have a 50/50 chance of having an enlarged prostate. When you cross your 80s then the chances are 90%. So, in a simple sense, if you are old, then you have a chance of having an enlarged prostate. So, if you are having an enlarged prostate, you should look for proper treatment. You should consult a urologist before making any decision and go for treatment for an enlarged prostate.
To start with, a healthy prostate is important in supporting the transportation of sperm. When a man ejaculates, the prostate propels the semen. The normal size of the prostate is about the size of a walnut and stays like this until you are 40 years old.
Symptoms and Causes of Prostate Enlarg.
The exact cause for prostate enlargement is unknown. The prostate gland is located under your bladder. Now, the tube that transports urine from the bladder out of your penis passes via the center of the prostate. When the prostate grows, it begins to block the passage of urine. There are plenty of men who have continued prostate growth throughout their life. In many men, this growth enlarges the prostate that causes urinary symptoms.
Now, coming to symptoms of prostate enlargement. They include:
- Difficulty in Starting Urination
- Dribbling at the End of Urination
- Not able to empty the Complete Bladder
- Urgent need to Urinate
- Blood in Urine
Diagnosis of Prostate Enlarg.
As with all incontinence conditions, a thorough diagnosis must be done before taking any action. Here are some ways in which diagnosis can be done:
Digital rectal Exam – Due to the position of the prostate gland, enlargement can be felt through the wall of the rectum. The physician will insert a gloved finger into the rectum to assess the condition of the prostate.
Prostate-specific Antigen – PSA monitors the level of prostate-specific antigen in a patient’s blood. This test can be used to check for prostate cancer and enlarged prostate.
Cystoscopy – During, Cystoscopy, a small fiber-optic camera is inserted into the urethra and bladder to evaluate the anatomy of the urethra, bladder, and prostate.
Treatment for Prostate Enlarg.
Medications for Prostate Enlarg.
Alpha-blockers – Alpha-blockers relax all the smooth muscles which are around the bladder neck and within the urethra.
So, if you are suffering from prostate enlargement then you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. If you will delay the treatment process, then the condition can increase which can increase the problem.
Non-invasive Treatments
Transurethral Microwave Therapy – A dose of microwave energy is delivered to the prostate, destroying excess prostate tissue that is causing a blockage.
Transurethral needle Ablation – Low-level radiofrequency energy is delivered to the prostate which destroys the excess tissue.
Laser Therapy – This is done to remove the excess prostate tissue with laser energy.
Surgical Treatment for Prostate
Transurethral resection of the Prostate – In this surgery, the inner portion of the prostate is removed. This surgery is used 90% of the time and is the most common surgical procedure.
Open Surgery – In this surgery, the surgeon will make an incision and removes the enlarged tissue from the prostate.
Laser Surgery – In this, laser energy is used to destroy prostate tissue and shrink the prostate.
Transurethral incision of the Prostate – This surgery does not involve the removal of the prostate tissue. A few small cuts are made in the prostate gland to reduce the prostate’s pressure on the urethra that makes urination easier.
Takeaway
So, if you are suffering from prostate enlargement then you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. If you will delay the treatment process, then the condition can increase which can increase the problem.
Author’s – Dr. Rohit Kaushal, Specialty in Urology Surgeries with 9+ yrs of Exp.
