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Enlarged prostate
Alternative Names: BPH; Benign prostatic hypertrophy (hyperplasia); Prostate - enlarged Symptoms: Less than half of all men with BPH have symptoms of the disease, which include: Slowed or delayed start of the urinary stream Weak urine stream Dribbling after urinating Straining to urinate Strong and sudden urge to urinate Incomplete emptying of your bladder Needing to urinate two or more times per night Urinary retention (complete inability to urinate) Incontinence Pain with urination or bloody urine (these may indicate infection) Signs and tests: Text Continues Below After taking a complete medical history, your doctor will perform a digital rectal exam   to feel the prostate gland. The following tests may also be performed: Urine flow rate Post-void residual urine test to see how much urine is left in your bladder after urination Pressure flow studies to measure the pressure in the bladder as you urinate An IVP (an x-ray study) to confirm BPH or look for blockage Urinalysis to check for blood or infection Urine culture to check for infection Voiding cystourethrogram   A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test to screen for prostate cancer Cystoscopy In addition, you may be asked to complete a form to evaluate the severity of your symptoms and their impact on your daily life. Your score may be compared to past records to determine if the condition is getting worse. References: Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>