BPH can begin as early as the age of 25 in American men and is very common.Symptoms of BPH can be experienced by most men by the age of 50.Difficulty in starting and stopping the flow of urine, a sense of incomplete bladder emptying, and a need to urinate at night are some of the symptoms.Life can be more enjoyable if you learn to deal with the symptoms of an enlarged urethra.
Step 1: Don't drink alcoholic beverages in the evening.
The muscles of the bladder and the kidneys are stimulated by alcohol and caffeine, which is why they are classified as diuretics.In the evening, you should avoid drinking alcoholic beverages since the primary symptom of BPH is increased urination.It's a good idea to avoid alcohol and caffeine after dinner.Don't drink any beverage with alcohol or caffeine within four hours of sleep, and stop drinking all fluids two hours before you go to bed.Coffee, green tea, hot chocolate, colas, most soft drinks and virtually all energy drinks contain some form of caffeine.BPH can be acerbated by the increase in neuron activity in your brain, which can keep you awake at night.
Step 2: If you want to take OTC antihistamines or decongestants, avoid them.
Many OTC cold and allergy medications, as well as sleep aids, can make BPH symptoms worse and cause more trips to the bathroom.You should review all your prescriptions and OTC drugs with your doctor and/or pharmacist to be on the safe side, because other types of drugs can negatively impact BPH symptoms.High blood pressure medication, antispasmodics, antidepressants, and neurological drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease are problematic drugs.Your doctor may be able to change the schedule for problematic medications or prescribe different ones that cause less urinary problems.It's a good idea to research the ingredients of all the drugs you take because some of them contain caffeine or other stimulants.
Step 3: If you can, try to completely empty your bladder.
When urinating in the evening just prior to bed, take the time to empty your bladder so that you don't have to go to the bathroom during the night.This isn't always easy to do with BPH and may take five to 10 minutes, but it helps to prevent sleep disruption from having to get up every two to three hours.Sitting down while urinating can change the angle of the urethra and help promote bladder emptying.Running the water in the bathroom sink is one of the ways to help promote emptying your bladder.After your initial strong stream of urine comes out, wait a moment and then try again to see if there is more to come out.
Step 4: Take warm baths in the evening.
Taking a warm salt bath in the evening can help you deal with the symptoms of BPH.The magnesium-rich Epsom salt and warm water can soothe and combat stress, promote sleep, get rid of mild aches and pains, reduce muscle tension, and potentially cause urination.Don't worry, urine is sterile and great for skin hydration, if you feel the need to go, empty your bladder while in the bath for best results.Don't make the water too hot, but add at least two cups of Epsom salts to a warm bath for noticeable therapeutic results.Don't soak in the bath for more than 30 minutes because the salty water will pull fluid from your body and make you sick.
Step 5: You should be active and exercise more.
Sitting around too much and being inactive is not good for the health of the body.Mild exercise, such as walking, can help reduce the symptoms of BPH.Stress and muscle tension are some of the factors that make it more difficult to urinate.Although walking, hiking, and swimming are great stress-relieving exercises that can benefit BPH sufferers, avoid cycling because the pressure from the seat can irritate the prostrate and make the symptoms worse.Lifting heavy weights and straining at the gym can make the symptoms of BPH worse in some men, so focus on less strenuous exercise.BPH symptoms can be acerbated by rowing and canoeing.
Step 6: It's a good idea to take beta-sitosterol for BPH.
There is a cholesterol-like compound found in a variety of plants.The amount of residual urine left in the bladder can be reduced in men with BPH.It's able to combat the primary symptoms, but researchers didn't find that it shrinks the urethra.For a long period of time, the recommended dosages of beta-sitosterol are between 60 to 130 grams per day.It's a good option for men with high cholesterol and BPH who want to lower their cholesterol levels.The levels are high.Pumpkin seeds are rich in a substance called alpha-sitosterol, which is recommended for men with prostrate problems.
Step 7: You can try saw palmetto berry extract.
Saw palmetto berries have been used for a long time to treat BPH.Saw palmetto extract has been found to relieve BPH symptoms.The herbal extract prevents testosterone from being converted into dihydrotestosterone, which is needed by the male body to grow.The recommended daily dose of an extract that's standardized to contain 85% fat and sterols is at least 320.It usually takes a few weeks for the symptoms to go away.According to research, saw palmetto extract is as effective as Proscar and has fewer side effects.Saw palmetto is very popular in Europe for treating BPH and other conditions.
Step 8: BPH symptoms can be treated with pygeum.
Pygeum bark extract is an old and time-proven remedy for male infertility.BPH symptoms can be treated with pygeum.It improves the flow of urine and combats nocturia.It contains various phytosterols, which prevent the production of prostaglandins in the prostate.Since the 1960s, pygeum has been used in Europe to treat BPH.The recommended daily dose is between 75 and 200mg.It can take a few weeks or more to impact urinary symptoms caused by BPH.Concentration and effectiveness vary according to the manufacturer of pygeum.
Step 9: Try to get rid of the rye grass pollen.
Scientific evidence supports the use of rye grass pollen as an herbal remedy for BPH.A couple of studies found that a standardized extract of rye grass pollen improved BPH symptoms, including reducing the amount of residual urine left in the bladder.In men with BPH, grass pollen is able to decrease the size of the urethra.If you have allergies to grass, do not use this remedy.The studies on grass pollen are based on men taking a supplement for between four and six weeks, so don't expect immediate results.