Treating Enlarged Prostate and Trouble Urinating at ECRMC

As men age, it's common for their prostate gland to continue growing, causing a condition called enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Doctors are still researching the cause of BPH. Unfortunately, the enlarged prostate often crowds and closes the tube that moves urine out of the bladder. This results in a slow urine flow and even more frequent trips to the bathroom.

Like most men, you can probably tolerate the inconvenience of visiting the restroom more often, especially in your 50s. A single middle-of-the-night bathroom break may not feel overly troublesome. However, over time, you may take two or more nighttime trips to relieve your bladder. In addition, other more serious symptoms can develop.

If you're experiencing BPH symptoms, start out by talking to your primary care doctor. They may refer you to an Imperial Valley urology expert. Together, you and your urologist can explore various options to treat your current symptoms. By addressing BPH, you may also avoid complications potentially affecting your kidney or bladder health.

Treatment
Generally, urologists' first-line treatment for BPH is medication. Prescribing an alpha blocker or 5-alpha reductase inhibitor medication often alleviates enlarged prostate symptoms. For some patients, less invasive surgeries can be performed to manage BPH.

If you're experiencing symptoms related to an enlarged prostate, reach out to your primary care provider or use our Find a Doctor page to identify a urologist on the ECRMC medical staff. Seek their expert care to improve your symptoms and get back to the life you want to lead.

Urologists on Staff at ECRMC