BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is an incredibly common medical problem in which the male reproductive system grows in size.Up to 90% of males will develop BPH by age 80, with many experiencing it earlier.Professional help is available for those with more severe symptoms of BPH, which is a well-researched and treatable disease.
Step 1: You should get active and exercise a lot.
Walking is a low-intensity activity that can help with an enlarged prostrate.If you want to bring circulation to the area around your pelvis, look for exercises that put your waist and legs to work.Heavy weight training and exercises that add stress to the pelvic area should be avoided.These can make your symptoms worse.Strengthening the muscles around your scrotum and anus can help reduce symptoms of BPH.
Step 2: The amount of alcohol you consume should be reduced.
Coffee, soda, energy drinks, hot cocoa, tea, alcohol, and similar diuretics can weaken your bladder and add to your urination problems.Taking care to not consume alcohol for 3 to 4 hours before bed will cut down on the amount of alcohol you drink.Slowly reducing your intake over a number of weeks will help you cut down.If you have trouble cutting out sugar, switch to non-caffeinated beverages.
Step 3: Hold your urine longer and double-voiding in order to strengthen your bladder.
Slow or frequent urination are the most common effects of BPH.If you have to use the restroom, work on retraining your muscles.Hold in your urine for a short time when you have to pee.Once you can hold it successfully, add more minutes.Double-voiding is when you wait a few minutes after peeing to try and make more urine come out.
Step 4: Monitor your use of medication.
Over-the-counter medications can make BPH symptoms worse over time.Take care when taking cold or allergy medications, sleep aids, hypertension medication, antidepressants, and antispasmodics.Discuss with your doctor if it is safe for you to stop using over-the-counter or prescribed drugs.
Step 5: Immediate urinary improvement can be achieved with the use of beta-sitosterol tablets.
There is a compound found in plants that can lead to short-term urinary improvement.There are over-the-counter supplements with terms like 'Prostate Health' written on the label.You should look for products with a high dose.Pumpkin seeds may be used as a food in addition to or instead of a supplement.It is often used to treat high cholesterol, so expect lower levels during active use.There are no major side effects or negative interactions when taking a recommended dose of beta-sitosterol tablets.
Step 6: The saw palmetto extract can help shrink the glands.
The extract of saw palmettos has been found to help those who suffer from BPH.The creation of dihydrotestosterone is prevented by the fact that it does not shrink the prostrate itself.Saw palmetto pills can be purchased over the counter.You should look for pills that have at least one dose per day.The saw palmetto extract was found to be more effective than prescription drugs.Side effects of saw palmetto are not seen as safe for most people.If you begin to bruise or bleed easily, have bloody stools, cough up blood, or experience pain in your upper stomach, stop taking saw palmetto.If you are on hormone replacement therapy, blood clot medicine, or an NSAID drug, consult with your doctor before taking saw palmetto extract.
Step 7: Alpha blockers can help relax your bladder muscles.
Alpha blockers can help relieve symptoms of BPH and make urination easier.Alpha blockers are the most effective for people with moderate prostate enlargement.Doxazosin is one of the prescription drugs that you should ask your doctor about.Because alpha blockers were originally used for people with high blood pressure, the most common symptom is decreased pressure.Alpha blockers can lead to decreased ejaculation.Before using alpha blockers, make sure to check with your doctor.
Step 8: If you want to shrink your prostate, use 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
The drugs prevent the body from turning testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, a hormone that causes the prostate to grow.They can shrink the prostrate over time, though they are not fast acting.Ask your doctor about prescription drugs.PSA levels can be artificially lowered, making it difficult to screen for cancer.If you use conivaptan, imatinib, isoniazid, antibiotics, antifungal medications, antidepressants, heart or blood pressure medication, or medicine to treat HIV/AIDS, tell your doctor.
Step 9: It is possible to relax the muscles around your bladder with PDE5 drugs.
It is possible to reduce symptoms of BPH and make it easier to urinate with the help of the PED5 inhibitors.Discuss drugs like Viagra with your doctor.Before using, be aware that researchers are still looking into the long-term effects of the treatment on BPH.headaches, nausea, muscle pain, sleep problems, blurry vision, and stuffy noses are some of the common side effects of BDE5 inhibitors.You should check with your doctor if you are taking BDE5 inhibitors with alphas blockers, antibiotics, antifungal medication, medicine to treat HIV/AIDS, seizure medicine, or high blood pressure medications.
Step 10: Before you combine drugs, ask your doctor.
Two specialty medications may be more effective at treating BPH when combined.Ask your doctor if you can mix alpha blockers and antimuscarinics.Do not mix prescription and over-the-counter drugs without your doctor's approval.
Step 11: Ask your doctor if you have had a growth on the urethra.
The most common surgery used to combat BPH is the transurethral resection of the prostrate.Your doctor will use light and electricity to remove the inner section of the urethra during the procedure.BPH symptoms are usually relieved quickly after the procedure.You will be limited to light activities, may need to use a catheter, and will stay in the hospital for up to 48 hours.
Step 12: If you have a large male reproductive organ, you should try HoLEP.
A laser is placed inside the urethra during a procedure.The surgeon uses a laser to destroy the tissue.Expect to use a catheter for 1 to 2 days after a HoLEP procedure.
Step 13: If you have a lot of obstructions, you might want to look for TUIP.
The procedures for transurethral incision of the prostrate are designed to treat the small prostrate glands that are causing major urinary obstruction.Incisions are made to the bladder neck to make it larger.You can expect a hospital stay of up to three days.Due to the nature of the procedure, it can lead to infections in the urinary tract.
Step 14: If you have small testicles, ask about tutt.
Your doctor will insert a small device into your urethra during a transurethral microwave thermotherapy procedure.The inside of the prostate will be destroyed by microwaves, allowing it to shrink back down.You can expect to see results for 6 to 12 weeks after the procedure.
Step 15: If you have a lot of bleeding issues, try tuNA.
A small scope is run through your urethra during a Transurethral Needle Ablation procedure.The needles destroy enlarged muscle tissue with radio waves.It will take between 2 and 3 days to recover.
Step 16: Seek out a simple procedure.
A more traditional surgical procedure is the only effective way to deal with an enlarged prostrate.The surgeon makes a cut during the procedure.This cut is used to remove part of the body.Simple prostatectomies can be done using a robot.Simple prostatectomies have longer recovery times than other procedures, which can put you at risk of bleeding, incontinence, and dry orgasms.