SYMPTOMS OF BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA BPH - TWO.

SYMPTOMS OF BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA - PART TWO.

This is a continuation of my last post on Benign Prostate Hyperplasia ( BPH ).

If you have problem related to Benign Prostate Hyperplasia ( BPH ) you may be frustrated with the symptoms.

URINE WITH BLOOD OR AN UNUSUAL COLOR OR SMELL:
Urinary retention can cause urine to take on a darker color and unusual smell. Foul - smelling urine is typically a sign of urinary tract infection ( UTI ). Blood in the urine, or hematuria, can occur as a result of the dilated veins on the surface of an enlarged prostate gland. Visible blood in the urine is called gross hematuria. If you see blood in your urine, see your doctor.

URINARY RETENTION:
If you cannot pass any urine, it's important to seek immediate medical care. Your doctor will have to insert a tube known as catheter into your bladder to drain the urine. Depending on the severity of your BPH, your doctor may recommend surgery to remove some of your enlarged prostate tissue or to make cuts in your Prostate to widen the urethra.

URINARY TRACK INFECTION:
The inability to fully empty urine out of the bladder can cause bacteria to grow in the bladder. This can lead to UTI. These infections may cause the urine to darken or result in foul - smelling or bloody urine. Your doctor may recommend surgery to remove part of the prostate if you have frequent UTIs.

BLADDER STONES:
Bladder stones, like UTIs, usually occur due to an inability to empty the bladder completely, which is one of the main symptoms of BPH.
Bladder stones are hard lumps of minerals in the bladder that form when urine in the bladder becomes highly concentrated. This causes the minerals in the urine to crystallized. These stones can cause severe infectious. Blood in the urine, bladder irritation, a blockage of urine flow.

BLADDER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE:
The bladder may stretch and weaken if it cannot empty completely. This can cause the muscular wall of the bladder to lose its ability to contract normally, making it more difficult to empty the bladder completely. Urinary retention due to BPH can also put pressure on the bladder, damage the kidneys. Additionally, infections that start in the bladder may spread to your kidneys, causing damage.

OUTLOOK FOR MEN WITH BPH:
If you're experiencing any of the symptoms or complications of BPH, check in with your doctor right away. They may recommend you directly to a doctor who specializes in urinary problems called urologist.

Before your appointment, make a list of your symptoms and medical conditions, such as existing medications you are talking, keep track of your urinary habits, and write down any questions you have for your doctor.

TREATMENT:
Most men find that common treatments for BPH such as surgery, medication and home remedies help alleviate the symptoms. BPH can be uncomfortable and may lead to complications, but you can avoid or minimize the symptoms and damage to your bladder and kidneys if you get treatment early.

CAN YOU TREAT AN ENLARGED PROSTATE WITH PLANT STEROLS?

If you have problems related to Benign Prostate Hyperplasia ( BPH ) you may be frustrated with both the symptoms and available prescription treatments.
The side effects of some of the medications can grately impact your sexual health and many men understandably do not want to trade their urinary problems for sexual problems. If this discribes you, perhaps you might consider whether you can manage prostate health with plant sterols.