Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Specialists in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana

What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

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 against and narrow the urethra. This compression can obstruct the normal flow of urine, leading to a range of bothersome urinary symptoms that can significantly affect quality of life. The condition is not a form of cancer and does not increase cancer risk, but its symptoms can overlap with more serious prostate conditions, making evaluation important. BPH becomes increasingly common with age, affecting the majority of men by their 60s and 70s.

Causes of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Believed to result from age-related hormonal changes, particularly shifts in testosterone and estrogen levels, that stimulate growth of prostate tissue over time. Risk increases significantly with age, and family history of BPH, obesity, and certain metabolic conditions like diabetes have also been associated with higher risk.

Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Frequent or urgent need to urinate, difficulty starting urination, weak or interrupted urine stream, waking frequently at night to urinate, sensation of incomplete bladder emptying, dribbling at the end of urination, straining to urinate

Treatment & Types of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana

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.

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