What is the Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
It is a condition characterized by the inability urinating comfortably as a result of the prostate that grows with age puts pressure on the urethra of which it surrounded. This situation causes problems with urination in about half of the men in their 50s and 60s, and in 90% of men in the older age group. Because, when the diagnosis and treatment of benign prostate enlargement, which is important for early diagnosis and treatment, is delayed, kidney failure, bladder stones, recurrent urinary tract infections and even bladder cancer related to chronic irritation can develop.
What are the Symptoms of Prostate Enlargement?
Frequent urination, urination at night, urge to urinate suddenly, urinary incontinence, weak urine flow, intermittent urination, difficulty urinating, feeling that the bladder is not emptied completely and dripping on underwear at the end of urination are the most common complaints.