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Dr. Tobias Kohler, urologist at Mayo, discusses an overview of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — also called prostate gland enlargement — is a common condition as men get older. The overview includes diagnosis, symptoms, quality of life, and treatment options.
An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder.
Symptoms
- Frequent or urgent need to urinate
- Increased frequency of urination at night (nocturia)
- Difficulty starting urination
- Weak urine stream or a stream that stops and starts
- Dribbling at the end of urination
- Inability to completely empty the bladder
There are several effective treatments for prostate gland enlargement, these include:
- Medications
- Minimally invasive therapies
- Surgery
Helpful Links
More helpful discussion may be found at the Men's Health Group
Learn more about benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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I need information about and from individuals that have undergone a procedure called Prostate Artery Embolization. Thank you.
@cgriffin3, using the search, I found these discussions and members talking about Prostate Artery Embolization
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=Prostate%20Artery%20Embolization
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3 ReactionsMy husband just had his 9 days ago. The procedure itself he had no problems. He was there 4 hours. He said the doctor explained everything. The nurse shaved the area and gave him a couple Valium. He was awake but very relaxed. No pain just a little pressure. Had to stay lying down for 2 hours after. He was a little shaky when I picked him up but otherwise OK. We had prescribed meds at home. Basically ibuprephen for pain and an antibiotic, prednisone, prilosec, a medicine for urinary burning that turned his pee bright orange. The first few days he described as hell. Dribbled burning lava and up most of the night feeling like he had to pee but no stream. Then a huge bruise from the catheter site. Next bloody stools (bright red). Called the doctors office and they said all expected. He did not feel he was properly prepared for the discomfort. On the 5th day, he had a somewhat normal stream of urine for the 1st time but still getting up 4 to 6 times at night. Still burning and mostly dribbles but a couple more times had a normal stream. Still bleeding from his butt. He is slowly getting back to his baseline from before the surgery. I'll update next week. Ultimately if it works it will be worth it. Keeping our fingers crossed.
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