Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Prostate is an accessary sexal organ for male. It secretes an alkaline
fluid during ejaculation that forms part of semen.
The prostate is commonly enlarged in elderly male, it is call Benign Prostate
Hyperthrophy. Benign Prostate Hyperthrophy is part of the normal physiological change of male .
Prevention of Benign prostate hypertrophy
Regular check up, include:
Uroflow
Ultrasound Prostate
PSA
Symptoms of Benign prostate hypertrophy
Decrease flow rate
Nocturia
Overflow incontinence
How to diagnose Benign Prostate Hypertrophy?
Uroflow : to look for decrease in urinary flow rate
Bladder Scan: to check residual urine after voiding
Ultrasound Prostate: it can measure the size fo the prostate
PSA: to rule out underlying Prostate Cancer
Treatment of Benign prostate hypertrophy
Mediacl treatment
Opertaion - Transurethal resection of prostate.