Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Dr. Shakuri-rad (J. S. Rad) is a Urologist. Presently, he practices as the Medical Director of Robotic Surgery with Mon Health Urology in Morgantown, West Virginia. He specializes in minimally invasive robotic surgeries for patients with disorders or disease of the bladder, kidneys, and prostate.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
What is BPH?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older. Over 70% of men in their 60's have BPH symptoms so it is very common. While BPH is a benign condition and unrelated to prostate cancer, it can greatly affect a man's quality of life. The prostate is a male reproductive gland, about the size of a walnut, that produces fluid for semen. The prostate surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. As the prostate enlarges, it presses on and blocks the urethra, causing bothersome urinary symptoms such as:
- Frequent need to urinate both day and night.
- Weak or slow urinary stream.
- A sense that you cannot completely empty your bladder.
- Difficulty or delay in starting urination.
- Urgent feeling of needing to urinate.
- A urinary stream that stops and starts.
If you suffer from the above symptoms, you are not alone. BPH is one of the leading reasons for men to visit a urologist. Without treatment for prostate issues, a man's bladder may become irritated due to the inability of urine to effectively release. Causing a feeling of being backed up and pain for the individual.
BPH Treatment Options
If you have been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate due to BPH, there are several treatment options available. Visit Dr. J. S. Rad to learn more about the best treatment options for you: https://www.radroboticsurgery.com/bph
