Hidden Prostate Problems Can Be Hidden: Men

 Hidden Prostate Problems Can Be Hidden: Men

The problem of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is on the rise among Indians.  BPH prostate, a barrier to bladder obstruction, is an age-related disease, but is more common in older men.  In India, about 75% of men over the age of 45 face the same problem.  However, it has been found to be deadly at a later date as most men hide it in the early stages.  India is the largest country in the world in terms of adult males.  In addition, the number of older men is growing rapidly.  Men in this category are more likely to have multiple diseases caused by type -2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, cataracts, and benign prostatic hyperplasia and BPH.  VSS Medical College, Sambalpur  Said Sanjay Mohapatra.

 Informing in a webinar on the occasion of Prostate Awareness Month, Dr.  "Most patients with BPH are normal," Mohapatra said.  They quietly tolerate these symptoms and take various options to deal with them until their health deteriorates.  But it can be fatal if left untreated.  Problems such as recurrent acute urinary retention (sudden painful inability to urinate), recurrent urinary tract infections, stones, and even kidney failure or failure can occur.  In most cases, the problem persists even after surgery.  As a result, patients may have to undergo lifelong catheterization or dialysis.  BPH is diagnosed by physical symptoms or radiographic tests and some lab tests.  However, BPH can be improved by adopting a healthy lifestyle and habits and taking fewer medications.  "If the symptoms are uncontrolled or the health is critical, the prostate gland should be removed by surgery," he said.  Said Mohapatra.