One of the main concerns as we age is the prostate, this is due to the various diseases, disorders or alterations that can occur in it, among other things, as a cause of aging. One of the most common cases that occur after the age of 40 is prostatic adenoma, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This consists of the benign enlargement of the prostate gland, which causes the natural flow of urine to be difficult. The consequence is that the patient feels the need to urinate more frequently.
This alteration occurs for a variety of reasons, although there are two of them that are decisive. These are the natural aging process and, in addition, the production of testosterone from the testicles. However, it is worth remembering that this is something completely natural and present in most men, especially over the age of 80. However, there is a way to treat it.
Cases of prostatic adenoma or benign prostatic hyperplasia present two types of symptoms that give them away. The first of them is obstructive, that is, when the force and flow of urine decreases, as well as it will be an indicator if you have problems starting to urinate or even if you experience a sensation that the bladder is not filling. has completely emptied.
Another symptom has to do with irritation, specifically with the need to urinate during the night and several times, and especially if urgency incontinence is identified. However, it will be a specialist who must study each clinical picture and determine through the relevant tests whether or not it is a prostatic adenoma.
There are various treatments for cases of prostate adenomas, but it will always depend on various factors, such as age, the severity of the symptoms and the size of the prostate, which one or the other is most appropriate. Therefore, a correct prior diagnosis will be essential, since it will guide the medical staff when advising which is the most appropriate treatment.
One of the ways to treat prostate adenomas is through the use of medications, such as alpha blockers, which relax the muscles and make it easier to urinate. Also 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, which reduce the size of the prostate and prevent it from growing. However, there are other possibilities, especially for cases with more severe symptoms or for which medication has had no effect, such as surgery and other types of procedures.
