Enlarged Prostate (BPH)

Enlarged Prostate or BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) is a natural condition where the prostate gland slowly grows, causing pressure on the urethra. .

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system which secretes fluid that carries sperm. It surrounds the urethra, the canal which carries urine from the bladder out of the body. With age and time, the prostate enlarges causing pressure on the urethra, similar to a clamp on a garden hose, causing problems with urination.

Common Symptoms of enlarged prostate include:

• Frequent urination, especially at night
• Sudden need to urinate
• Difficulty beginning urination
• Pain or burning
• Feeling that your bladder never completely empties
• Dribbling or leaking
• Weak urine stream