Signs Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Complications
If left untreated, prostate and bladder issues can create immense complications for many men. For one, the bladder can become irritated as urine will become backed up rather than released due to BPH, and the symptoms associated with BPH can begin to affect a patient’s daily life. For instance, for some men, it might become incredibly difficult to control their bladder, or they might wet the bed at night or not be able to reach the bathroom in time when they urgently need to. Another complication is a patient can develop a urinary tract infection or bladder stones as well. Some signs of BPH are not as common, but can signal that the patient has a more complicated or advanced stage of BPH than believed, such as if they experience burning or pain when they urinate, blood in their urine or they cannot urinate at all because the urethra is blocked, requiring immediate medical attention.
Next, reveal when it is the right time for a patient to see a doctor.
When To See A Doctor
If a male patient is experiencing symptoms of BPH and is concerned about their prostate health, they should consider consulting their doctor about their symptoms. On the other hand, some men may not be too bothered by their symptoms, but either way, it is imperative that a man speaks to their doctor about any urinary issues they experience. For one, it can be difficult to predict how BPH will turn out and men should not assume the problem will resolve itself. A doctor will want to rule out other possible conditions that can cause urinary issues of course and some symptoms might need immediate medical attention as well, making it essential that a man visits his doctor sooner rather than later. Also, if a male patient is experiencing certain symptoms, such as they cannot urinate at all, urinating frequently and it’s painful and accompanied by fever and chills, bloody urine, or they feel a significant pain in the lower abdominal region and urinary tract, then visiting a doctor is imperative at this point as well.
