Enlarged Prostate Symptoms
May 29th, 2010
Enlarged Prostate Symptoms
Enlarged prostate is also commonly known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It is a common condition that is found in the aging men and occurs mainly after the age of 40. Prostate gland, the reproductive gland of a human male secrets a fluid that is discharged with sperm. The gland surrounds the urethra. As the prostate grows larger, it is quite likely that it may be putting extra pressure on the urethra. This result in narrowing of the urethra and this further causes prostate enlargement in some men, wherein they usually experience trouble related to urination. In the early stage of prostate enlargement, the bladder muscle forces urine via the urethra that has become narrow by contracting more forcefully. This, thereby, results in the bladder muscle becoming thicker and sensitive. It also causes a need to urinate more frequently, especially at night. As the prostate becomes larger in size and the urethra is contracted more tightly, the bladder may not be capable of providing compensation for the problem. One must concentrate on some of the basic symptoms that can be experienced by the patient in order to keep oneself away from this disorder. Once you are aware of the symptoms and learn them, you can easily contact a doctor for a prostate examination and start the treatment without wasting much time. Here are some of the basic enlarged prostate symptoms that you must take care of: The increased urge to urinate frequently at night. Burning and difficulty in starting and stopping urination. Constant feeling that the bladder is not completely empty. Leakage in urine. Men who do not experience enlarged prostate symptoms, they might not be aware of the fact that they suffer from enlarge prostate. This is a type of acute urinary retention that may have activated due to taking over-the-counter medicines for colds and allergies. Remember that these drugs usually contain a decongestant known as sympathomimetic and carries the potential side effect of preventing the bladder from opening or relaxing in order to facilitate urine to pass through. This type of a disorder can also be caused by excessive drinking, cold temperatures and prolonged periods of immobility. The condition of enlarged prostate may affect 90 percent of men in the seventies and eighties while more that 50 percent of men who are in their sixties. This may occur in two phases: one when the size of prostate doubles and the second at age of 25.
