Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Specialists in Maharashtra
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that occurs frequently in aging men, causing the gland to press …
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Treatment & Types of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Maharashtra
Mild symptoms may be managed with lifestyle changes and watchful waiting, while moderate symptoms are often treated with medications that relax prostate muscle or shrink the gland over time. Various minimally invasive procedures or surgery may be recommended for more severe cases with significant urinary obstruction or complications.
BPH severity is classified using symptom-based scoring (such as mild, moderate, and severe categories on the International Prostate Symptom Score) rather than distinct disease subtypes, which guides whether watchful waiting, medication, or a procedure is most appropriate based on how much the urinary symptoms affect quality of life.