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Enlarged prostate

Also called BPH, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Benign prostatic hyperplasia

An enlarged prostate is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland in older men. It presses on the urine tube and makes passing urine slow and frequent.

Treated in Urology

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Symptoms

  • Needing to pass urine often, especially at night
  • A weak or interrupted stream
  • Difficulty starting to pass urine
  • Feeling that the bladder has not emptied
  • Sudden urge to pass urine

Causes

  • Changes in hormones with age; common in men over 50
  • A family history of prostate problems

When to see a doctor

See a doctor if urinary problems bother you or wake you at night. Being unable to pass urine at all, or blood in the urine, needs urgent care.

Treatment at Abhinav Hospital

Our urologist examines you and arranges urine tests, a blood test and a scan. Many men are helped by medicines; when they are not enough, surgery to relieve the blockage is advised.

Doctors who treat enlarged prostate

Questions patients ask

Is an enlarged prostate the same as prostate cancer?

No. An enlarged prostate is not cancer and does not turn into cancer, but the symptoms can be similar, so a doctor should check.

Can an enlarged prostate be treated with medicines?

Yes. Many men are helped by medicines that relax or shrink the prostate. Surgery is needed only when medicines do not help or there are complications.

Which doctor treats enlarged prostate at Abhinav Hospital, Nagpur?

Enlarged prostate is treated in our Urology department, by Dr. Anagha Kulkarni and Dr. Umesh Shelke.

How do I book an appointment for enlarged prostate?

Call the hospital on +91 75571 60334, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your number in the form on this page and the front desk will call you back to fix a time with the right doctor.

This page explains enlarged prostate in general terms and does not replace an examination by a doctor. In an emergency, come straight to the hospital or call the emergency number. All conditions A to Z