Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Ahmed Is Unable To Pass Urine
- BPH
- Pathophysiology
- Age-related changes
- glandular tissue increases in size, and the stromal tissue
may undergo hyperplasia
- Hormonal changes:
- DHT can stimulate the growth of prostate cells, leading to the
development of BPH.
- Inflammation
- Chronic inflammation in the prostate gland can lead to tissue damage and contribute to the growth and
enlargement of the gland.
- Investigation
- DRE
- PSA
- Urinalysis
- Urodynamic Testing
- Affect of prostate size on symptoms
- pressure on the urethra and cause urinary symptoms to worsen
- Difficulty starting urination
- Weak urine flow
- Incomplete emptying of the bladder
- Frequent urination
- Nocturia
- Management
- Herbal management
- Saw palmetto
- Pygeum
- Stinging nettle
- Rye grass
- Lifestyle modifications
- Exercise
- Diet
- Stress management
- Treatments
- Watchful waiting
- monitoring the condition over time and avoiding treatment unless symptoms worsen.
- alpha blockers
- relax the muscles around the prostate and bladder
- 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
- help shrink the prostate gland over time.
- Minimally invasive
- TURP
- laser therapy
- Surgery
- removing part or all of the prostate gland