Category: Prostate Health

What’s The Difference Between BPH And Prostate Cancer?

What’s the difference between BPH and prostate cancer? The most important difference is that BPH, or an enlarged prostate gland, is not cancerous. It doesn’t mean you won’t ever get prostate cancer, but an enlarged prostate is a common condition as men get older. Let’s explain further.

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Is There A Connection Between BPH And Prostate Cancer?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is an enlargement of the prostate gland in men. The prostate gland enlarges as a man ages causing inconvenient symptoms in the urinary tract. It is not really a dangerous condition, but it should be monitored to prevent complications in the bladder, kidneys, and urinary tract. Many men wonder if is there a connection between BPH and prostate cancer. Let’s find out.

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Urinary problems: Tips to help

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Many people don’t think of healthy urinary function as interesting, at least not until they have an issue. But urinary problems from BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia can be annoying, uncomfortable, and embarrassing. BPH is an enlarged prostate gland. BPH occurs in almost all men as they age. BPH is usually not a serious problem, but it can affect your health and your mood. Learn about the symptoms of BPH and the cause. Lifestyle changes, such as cutting back on caffeine and alcohol, can sometimes be enough to reduce your symptoms. Get more tips on treating BPH here.

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Schedule a Consultation for BPH Treatment Today

Is it hard for you to get to the men’s room in time? Contact Denver BPH to discuss how an enlarged prostate impacts your urinary health and the treatment options available. To schedule your consultation for BPH treatment, please call (303) 805-7477 or request an appointment online to schedule your visit at our BPH treatment center in Denver, CO.

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How Is An Enlarged Prostate Diagnosed?

The prostate is a small, muscular gland that is part of the male reproductive system. It slowly swells as a man gets older, squeezing the urethra and limiting the flow of urine. An enlarged prostate is known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH.

Accompanying symptoms can be mild to severe and usually get worse over time. Diagnosis helps to rule out other more serious conditions and can help to manage the symptoms and treat the condition.

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7 Symptoms of BPH

7 BPH Symptoms to Look For

BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) is an enlarged prostate gland. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra and assists in reproduction. As men age, the prostate gets larger, in fact, most older men have BPH to some degree, and about half of the men over 75 experience BPH symptoms. BPH is a very minor condition and is not related to prostate cancer, however, symptoms can cause discomfort and be inconvenient.

It is important to seek treatment from a specialist at Denver BPH before symptoms worsen. To schedule an appointment, call our office in Denver, CO, at (303) 805-7477.man sitting with hands in lap while talking to doctor

When the prostate gets enlarged, it begins to put pressure on the bladder and urethra. A lot of the symptoms of BPH tend to relate to urination. Here are the 7 most commons symptoms:

  • Difficulty starting urination. The enlarged prostate messes with the pressure of your bladder to pass urine. This can have damaging effects on your kidneys.
  • Weak urine stream. As the urethra becomes constrained, urine passes at a much slower rate.
  • Urgent need to urinate. You may go from not needing to urinate to suddenly needing to go because of how the bladder gets constrained.
  • Issues with sleeping. Pressure from the enlarged prostate can mess with nerve signaling in the middle of the night. This leads to you thinking you have to urinate when you don’t.
  • Feeling the inability to completely empty your bladder. You may not be able to completely empty your bladder which can lead to UTI and stone issues.
  • Urinary tract infection. This is caused by the urine that sits in your bladder which you can’t fully empty, creating an environment for bacteria to thrive.
  • Bladder stones. The leftover urine can also crystallize to create bladder stones.

BPH simply can cause these symptoms to happen, but having these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have BPH. There are many reasons why you may have urinary issues. Talk to your urologist about a proper diagnosis.

Treating BPH

Treatment entirely depends on the case. Very minor cases may just need changes in lifestyle. Beyond that there’s medication and in some cases, surgery options may be available. Keep in mind, there is no permanent cure for BPH, but treatment options are meant to lower the symptoms caused by BPH to help your quality of life.

Schedule a Consultation for BPH diagnosis and Treatment in Denver, CO

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, contact Denver BPH to get a proper diagnosis of your symptoms. To visit our BPH treatment center near Denver, CO call (303) 805-7477 or complete our secure form online.

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The Best Foods For Prostate Health

The prostate gland is an integral part of the male reproductive system. About the size of a walnut, it continues to change and grow during a man’s lifetime. Maintaining prostate health should be of maximum importance to all men if they want to lead a long and healthy life.

Let’s look at three medical issues that can arise as a result of the prostate gland, and some recommendations for the best foods for prostate health.

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Is BPH A Serious Medical Condition?

Is an enlarged prostate a serious medical condition? If you are male, 60% of you will have symptoms of an enlarged prostate over the age of 60. 90% will have symptoms by age 85. This adds up to fourteen million Americans with an enlarged prostate, and although this seems fairly common, don’t be fooled into thinking it cannot ever become serious. It can be.

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