Urinary Problems: Frequent urination at night? Men can suffer from this serious illness; be careful in time, or else...

Many men experience urinary problems as they age. Frequent urination, difficulty urinating, or a feeling that the bladder isn't emptying completely can all be caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia, an enlarged prostate gland.

What is BPH?

BPH is a noncancerous but serious condition. It causes a man's prostate gland to enlarge, pressing on the urethra and obstructing urine flow. According to the United States National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately 50% of men over the age of 50 have some degree of BPH.

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Causes and risk factors

1 Age

The risk of prostate enlargement increases with age.

2 Hormonal Changes

The risk increases if the levels of the hormone (DHT) increase.

3 Family histories

The risk increases if a family member has BPH.

4 Lifestyle

Poor diet, obesity and unhealthy lifestyle are the factors.

Symptoms of BPH

1 Frequent urination.

2 Weak urine flows.

3 Feeling of the bladder not being completely empty.

4 Difficulty initiating urination.

5 Dripping at the end of urination.

6 Risks of not getting treatment

Delaying treatment for BPH can lead to urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and kidney damage. It can also affect work, sleep, and social life. Your doctor will take a medical history, uroflowmetry, a urine test, and a prostate-specific antigen test.

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