FRHS.ORG 7 If urinary problems are making life uncomfortable, an enlarged prostate may be the culprit. It affects more than 50% of men ages 51 to 69 and up to 90% of men over 80. This condition is also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Causes and symptoms The prostate makes fluid that is part of semen. It lies just below the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body. With an enlarged prostate: • The prostate presses against the bladder and pinches the urethra. • Your bladder muscles get weaker and have to work harder to pass urine. BPH symptoms include: • Frequent urination, day and night. • Urgent need to urinate. • Difficulty starting a urine stream. • A weak or interrupted stream. • Dribbling at the end of urination. • Accidental leakage (urinary incontinence). • Pain while urinating. • Urine with an odd color or smell. Is it BPH or something else? BPH does not increase your risk for prostate cancer, but symptoms of BPH are similar to prostate cancer. That’s why it’s best to get a clear diagnosis either way. Your health care provider may perform a rectal exam to check the size and shape of the prostate gland and do urine tests. You may also need a study to see how well the bladder and urethra are working. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; MedlinePlus; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; UpToDate Cutting-edge treatment for BPH If you’re living with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Yemi Akin-Olugbade, MD, Urologist, offers state-of-the-art treatment with UroLift. What is UroLift? UroLift is a medical outpatient procedure to improve urine flow and provide lasting symptom relief. This procedure offers a faster recovery with fewer risks than other surgeries, and most patients require no catheter after treatment. To see if you are a candidate for UroLift treatment, call Faith Regional Physician Services Urology at 402-844-8341. Are you dealing with urinary problems? Scan the QR code with your smartphone’s camera to learn more about our urology services or visit frhs.org. Men: What to know about an enlarged prostate
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