Enlarged prostate (BPH) at a Glance
Most common causes
- Weak or interrupted stream
- Difficulty starting urination
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Feeling of incomplete emptying
- Sudden urges
When to seek medical attention
- Inability to pass urine
- Blood in urine
- Burning with urinary symptoms
- Worsening stream
- Symptoms affecting sleep or daily life
Specialist: Dr Akash Adhikari · Urology
What is Enlarged prostate (BPH)?
The prostate is a small gland in men that surrounds the urinary passage. As men age, the prostate often enlarges (a condition called BPH), which can press on the urinary passage and cause a weak stream, difficulty starting, dribbling and frequent night-time urination. Most prostate enlargement is not cancer, but because the symptoms overlap with other conditions, an evaluation is important to confirm the cause and choose the right treatment.
Common Causes
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- • Weak stream
- • Difficulty starting
- • Night-time urination
- • Incomplete emptying
Prostate Inflammation
- • Burning
- • Pelvic discomfort
- • Frequent urination
Urinary Retention
- • Sudden inability to pass urine (urgent)
- • Severe lower abdominal discomfort
Other Urinary Causes
- • Overlapping symptoms that need to be distinguished by a specialist
Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored
- ▸ Sudden inability to pass urine (this is urgent)
- ▸ Blood in the urine
- ▸ Burning or fever with urinary symptoms
- ▸ A steadily worsening urine stream
- ▸ Repeated incomplete emptying of the bladder
- ▸ Symptoms badly affecting sleep or daily life
How Doctors Evaluate Enlarged prostate (BPH)
Your consultation may include: a history of your urinary symptoms, examination including a prostate check, urine test, ultrasound to assess the prostate and bladder emptying, and blood tests when appropriate. This confirms the cause and guides whether lifestyle measures, medication or a procedure is best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enlarged prostate (BPH) Care in Guwahati
Patients from Beltola, GS Road, Dispur, Six Mile, Ganeshguri, Maligaon, Christian Basti and Zoo Road can consult our Urology specialist at Healthwrx. Discreet, expert prostate care close to home.
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Common Questions
When are prostate symptoms an emergency?
A sudden inability to pass urine needs immediate medical attention.
Which doctor treats prostate problems?
A urologist evaluates and treats enlarged prostate and related urinary symptoms in men.
Is enlarged prostate the same as prostate cancer?
No. Enlarged prostate (BPH) is common and usually not cancer, but symptoms should be evaluated to confirm the cause.