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BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA also called BPH is a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged and not cancerous. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic obstruction.

ABOUT THE PROSTATE

The prostate is a small, muscular gland in the male reproductive system. Your prostate surrounds your urethra and makes most of the fluid in your semen. The muscular action of the prostate helps propel the fluid and semen through your penis during sexual climax.

The prostate gland rests below your bladder and in front of your rectum. It’s about the size of a walnut, and it surrounds part of your urethra. Your urethra is a tube that carries urine (pee) and sperm (ejaculate) out of your body.

In many men, the prostate can become enlarged. Sometimes it leads to symptoms and, over time, other complications. However, there are treatments.

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

Homoeopathy has safe and gentle treatment for the symptoms of prostate enlargement associated with urinary problems. As it is the aging process which causes its enlargement, homoeopathy works at the deep constitutional level, brings back these deviations to normal, thus preventing further enlargement. Homoeopathic medicines for prostate enlargement can potentially save a person from surgical intervention. These medicines help manage symptoms of BPH and also work in halting further progression of the complaint.

KNOW YOUR DISEASE

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which your prostate grows in size. If your prostate grows in size, it can prevent pee and ejaculate from passing through your urethra.

WARNING SIGNS OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

Your prostate surrounds your urethra. When BPH causes your prostate to grow, it can cause blockage in your urethra. As a result, early symptoms of BPH include:

  • Slowness or dribbling when you pee
  • Difficulty starting to pee
  • Leaking (incontinence)
  • Sudden need to pee (urgency)
  • Need to get up at night to pee
  • Inability to completely empty your bladder
  • Pain after ejaculating or while peeing
  • Your pee changes colour
  • Your pee smells

CAUSES OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

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BPH is considered a normal condition of aging. Although the exact cause is unknown, changes in male sex hormones that come with aging may be a factor. Any family history of prostate problems or any abnormalities with your testicles may raise your risk for BPH.

COMPLICATIONS OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

People with a long-standing history of BPH may develop the following complications.

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Urinary stones
  • Kidney damage
  • Bleeding in the urinary tract
  • A sudden inability to urinate

Sometimes, urinary obstruction from BPH is so severe that no urine can leave the bladder at all. This is called bladder outlet obstruction. It can be dangerous because urine trapped in the bladder can cause urinary tract infections.

DIAGNOSIS OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

When checking you for BPH, your doctor will usually begin by doing a physical exam and asking you about your medical history. The physical exam includes a rectal examination that allows the doctor to estimate the size and shape of your prostate. Other tests can include.

  • Urinalysis. Your urine is checked for blood and bacteria
  • Rodynamic test. Your bladder is filled with liquid via a catheter to measure your bladder’s pressure during urination
  • Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. This blood test checks for cancer of the prostate
  • Post-void residual. This tests the amount of urine left in your bladder after urination
  • Cystoscopy. This is the examination of your urethra and bladder with a tiny lighted scope that’s inserted into your urethra

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You can do things at home to help control the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Try to make healthy diet and exercise changes.

  • Drink less at night. Don't drink anything for an hour or two before bedtime. This helps prevent trips to the bathroom overnight.
  • Limit caffeine and alcohol. They can cause the body to make more urine, irritate the bladder and make symptoms worse.
  • Watch what you eat. Foods with lots of seasoning can irritate the bladder.
  • Become more active. Exercise can help reduce urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.
  • Stay at a healthy weight. Obesity is linked with an enlarged prostate.

Also try these bathroom habits.

  • Go when you first feel the urge. Waiting too long might stretch the bladder muscle too much and cause damage.
  • Plan bathroom breaks. Try to pee at regular times, such as every couple of hours, during the day. This can be useful if you need to pee often and urgently.
  • Pee and then pee again a few moments later. This practice is known as double voiding.

Other things that might help include:

  • Limiting decongestants or antihistamines. These medicines tighten the band of muscles around the urethra that control urine flow. This makes it harder to pee.
  • Staying warm. Colder temperatures can cause urine retention and increase the urgency to urinate.

Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer that develops in your prostate gland. Early-stage prostate cancer rarely causes symptoms. However, as it progresses, it shares many of the same symptoms as BPH. These symptoms include a weak urine flow, pain when ejaculating or peeing and frequent urges to pee. Prostate cancer may spread to your bones, lymph nodes or other parts of your body. Treatment options include radiation therapy and surgery.

BPH symptoms are similar to prostate cancer symptoms. However, BPH isn’t cancer, and it doesn’t increase your risk of developing cancer. It won’t spread to other parts of your body. Treatment options include medicines, surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

AN OUTLOOK ON BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA - BY DR. SMRITI’S HOMOEOPATHIC HEALING

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a very common condition that affects men. Many men have found relief for their complaints of prostate enlargement and associated urinary symptoms in homoeopathy. Homoeopathic medicines are prescribed after studying the patient’s complete case history. It brings back the body’s natural balance and thus can save the person from undergoing surgery and halts further enlargement of prostate gland.