Prostate · Nagpur
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Assessment and treatment of difficult urination in men — from medication to HoLEP.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that becomes common as men age. As the gland grows it narrows the urine passage, making urination slow, frequent or incomplete.
Treatment depends on how much the symptoms affect daily life and whether complications — retention, infection, stones or kidney strain — are present.
Signs and symptoms
- Weak or interrupted stream
- Getting up at night to pass urine
- Urgency or a feeling of incomplete emptying
- Sudden inability to pass urine (urinary retention) — needs urgent care
Treatment options at Soni Hospital
Medication
Many men with mild to moderate symptoms do well with medicines that relax or shrink the prostate.
HoLEP
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate — removes the obstructing tissue with minimal bleeding.
TURP
Transurethral resection — a well-established endoscopic operation for suitable prostate sizes.
Urodynamic evaluation
Tests bladder function where the cause of symptoms is not clear.
What to expect
- Symptom score, examination and ultrasound
- Urine tests and PSA blood test where appropriate
- Urodynamic study in selected cases
Recovery and follow-up
- Catheter for a short period after surgery
- Avoid heavy lifting and straining for a few weeks
- Follow-up to review flow and symptoms
This page is general information. Whether a treatment is right for you depends on a consultation and your reports. See our medical disclaimer.
Common questions
No. BPH is benign. However, prostate cancer can coexist, which is why examination and PSA testing may be advised.
When medicines are not helping, or when there is retention, recurrent infection, bladder stones, bleeding or effects on the kidneys.
Appointments
Talk to Dr. Soni about your symptoms.
Please bring any past ultrasound, CT scan or urine culture reports.