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Clinical symptoms
- Frequent urination, especially at night (nocturia)
- Sudden urgency to pass urine
- Weak or interrupted stream
- Feeling that the bladder is not completely empty
- Difficulty starting urination (hesitancy)
Treatment options
- Medicines — alpha-blockers relax the prostate and bladder neck; 5-alpha reductase inhibitors shrink the prostate over time.
- MIST — minimally invasive surgical therapies that relieve obstruction with less impact on the patient.
- TURP — endoscopic removal of obstructing prostate tissue using electrosurgery.
- HoLEP / laser enucleation — laser removal of the prostate adenoma; suitable for large prostates and for many patients on blood thinners.
When to see a urologist
Consult if urinary symptoms affect daily life, if you cannot empty the bladder, have repeated UTIs, or see blood in urine.
This information is for education and does not replace an examination. Please consult a doctor for your own condition.
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