Symptoms that may need assessment
- Weak or interrupted urine stream
- Difficulty starting urination
- Feeling that the bladder has not emptied
- Urgency or frequent urination
- Waking at night to urinate
- Dribbling after urination
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Prostate care
Prostate enlargement (BPH)
Clear investigation and tailored management of urinary symptoms caused by benign prostate enlargement.
Understanding the condition
Benign prostate enlargement becomes more common with age. As the prostate enlarges, it may narrow the urethra and affect bladder emptying. Similar symptoms can have other causes, so a proper assessment matters before treatment is selected.
How it may be assessed
- Discussion of symptoms and medication
- Physical examination
- Urine and blood tests when indicated
- PSA discussion where clinically appropriate
- Urine-flow and bladder-emptying assessment
- Ultrasound or cystoscopy in selected cases
Care may include
- Monitoring and lifestyle measures
- Medication when appropriate
- TURP for suitable patients with significant obstruction
- Bladder management where emptying is affected
- Follow-up based on symptoms and findings
When to seek urgent help
Do not wait when symptoms are severe.
An inability to pass urine, severe lower abdominal pain, visible blood in the urine or fever with urinary symptoms needs urgent assessment.