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What Is Prostate Enlargement (BPH)?

Common Symptoms of Prostate Enlargement

Prostate Enlargement & BPH

Prostate Enlargement, medically known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is a non-cancerous condition where the prostate gland gradually increases in size. The prostate, a small gland located below the bladder and surrounding the urethra, plays an important role in male reproductive health.As men age, the prostate can enlarge and compress the urethra, leading to urinary difficulties. While not cancerous, untreated BPH can significantly affect quality of life and may cause complications such as bladder stones, recurrent infections, or even kidney damage.

  • Frequent urination, especially at night (nocturia)

  • Weak or interrupted urine stream

  • Difficulty starting or stopping urination

  • Urgency with inability to hold urine

  • Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

  • Dribbling after urination

  • Occasional urinary tract infections due to poor bladder emptying

Treatment Options for Prostate Enlargement (BPH)

Advanced Prostate Care by Dr. Puskar Shyam Chowdhury

Dr. Chowdhury offers comprehensive care for men with prostate enlargement, focusing on accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment, and minimally invasive approaches wherever possible:

  • Advanced Diagnostics: Uroflowmetry, ultrasound, cystoscopy, PSA testing, and MRI for thorough evaluation.

  • Minimally Invasive Excellence: Expertise in TURP, HoLEP, and robotic prostate surgeries.

  • Personalized Care Plans: Balancing symptom relief, long-term health, and patient lifestyle.

  • Comprehensive Support: From diagnosis and treatment to post-surgery rehabilitation and long-term monitoring.

  • Trusted Urology Expertise: Recognized as a leading urologist in Kolkata for prostate and urinary health problems.

Lifestyle & Medical Management

  • Medications to relax prostate muscles (alpha-blockers)

  • Drugs to shrink the prostate (5-alpha reductase inhibitors)

  • Lifestyle advice: limiting caffeine/alcohol, bladder training, and fluid management

Minimally Invasive Procedures

  • TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate): The most common surgical procedure where excess prostate tissue is removed.

  • Laser Surgery (HoLEP, GreenLight PVP): Uses laser energy to precisely remove obstructing prostate tissue with less bleeding and faster recovery.

  • UroLift System: A minimally invasive approach that lifts and holds the enlarged prostate tissue away from the urethra.

Advanced Surgical Options

  • Robotic-Assisted Prostate Surgery: Provides enhanced precision, less pain, and quicker return to normal activities.

  • Open Prostatectomy: Reserved for very large prostates not suitable for minimally invasive techniques.