The male reproductive system contains a small, muscular gland called the prostate, which produces the majority of the fluid that goes into making semen and surrounds the urethra. The prostate’s muscular action propels fluid and semen through the penis during sexual climax. The prostate can enlarge in many men, which can cause symptoms and, over time, other complications.
Enlargement of the prostate is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It occurs when the cells of the prostate gland begin to multiply.
Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Prostate gland enlargement can cause a variety of symptoms, all of which, however variable in severity, tend to get worse over time.
- Urge to urinate frequently or immediately
- nocturia, a condition where nighttime urination becomes more frequent
- Difficulty starting urination
- weak or intermittent urine flow
- After urination, there is dribbling
- a bladder that cannot be fully emptied
The following symptoms and signs are less typical:
- Urinary tract infection
- Inability to urinate
- Blood in the urine
Some men with only slightly enlarged prostates can have significant symptoms, while other men with very enlarged prostates can only have minor urinary symptoms, so the size of your prostate does not necessarily determine the severity of your symptoms.
Some men eventually experience symptoms stabilization, and they may even get better over time.
Conditions that can lead to symptoms similar to those caused by enlarged prostate include:
- Urinary tract infection
- Prostatitis, or prostate inflammation
- Ureticular restriction (urethral stricture)
- scarring from a prior operation at the bladder neck
- Bladder or kidney stones
- the bladder’s control nerves are having issues
- prostate cancer and bladder cancer
Causes of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
The urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of your penis, passes through the center of the prostate gland, which, when it enlarges, starts to obstruct the flow of urine. The prostate gland is situated beneath your bladder.
Throughout their lives, most men’s prostates continue to grow, and in many cases, this growth causes the prostate to enlarge to the point where it significantly impairs or causes symptoms related to urination.
Although the exact cause of prostate enlargement is unknown, it may be related to alterations in the ratio of sex hormones that occur as men age.
Risk factors
Prostate gland enlargement is at risk for the following:
- Aging.In men under the age of 40, signs and symptoms of enlarged prostate gland are uncommon; however, by the ages of 60 and 80, about one-third of men have moderate to severe symptoms.
- Family history.You are more likely to experience issues if you have a blood relative with prostate issues, like a father or a brother.
- Diabetes and heart disease.According to studies, BPH risk factors include beta blocker use, heart disease, and diabetes.
- Lifestyle.Exercise can reduce your risk of developing BPH while being overweight increases your risk.
Complications
A large prostate can have a number of complications, such as:
- Sudden inability to urinate (urinary retention).Some men with an enlarged prostate require surgery to relieve urinary retention, which may involve inserting a catheter (tube) into their bladder to drain the urine.
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs).Your risk of developing a urinary tract infection (UTI) can increase if you are unable to completely empty your bladder; if this happens frequently, surgery to remove part of the prostate may be necessary.
- Bladder stones.Bladder stones can result in infection, irritation of the bladder, blood in the urine, and obstruction of the flow of urine. These are typically brought on by an inability to completely empty the bladder.
- Bladder damage.Over time, a partially filled bladder can stretch and weaken, making it more difficult to completely empty your bladder because the muscular bladder wall no longer contracts as it should.
- Kidney damage.The kidneys may be harmed directly by pressure in the bladder caused by urinary retention, or they may be compromised indirectly by kidney-damaging bladder infections.
Acute urinary retention and kidney damage can be serious health risks, but most men with an enlarged prostate don’t experience these side effects.
Homeopathic Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Sabal serrulata:Constant urges to urinate, especially at night, problems urinating, a cold sensation around the prostate, painful erections, painful or impossible ejaculation, and prostatic emissions with stool are some of the symptoms that people may experience.
Lycopodium:Enlargement of the clavatum accompanied by sexual dysfunction, frequent painful urination urges, pain during or after urination, delayed urination, painful straining—dribbles by drops, and needle-like pains in the bladder and anus.
Baryta Carb:Especially in older people, an effective treatment for enlarged prostate gland.
Digitalis:Ideal homeopathic treatment for enlarged prostate in individuals who also experience frequent urinary symptoms due to heart issues.
Staphysagria:Effective for pain during urination, pressure on the bladder, and the perception that urination is incomplete, among other symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland and dysuria.
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