Prostate enlargement
Moderateहिंदी: प्रोस्टेट में अनिश्चित गांठ · தமிழ்: புரோஸ்டேட் நிச்சயமற்ற கட்டி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪ್ರಾಸ್ಟೇಟ್ ಅನಿಶ್ಚಿತ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · తెలుగు: ప్రోస్టేట్ అనిశ్చిత ముద్ద · বাংলা: প্রস্টেট অনিশ্চিত টিউমার · मराठी: प्रोस्टेट अनिश्चित गाठ · ગુજરાતી: પ્રોસ્ટેટ અનિશ્ચિત ગઠ્ઠો
About this condition
Benign prostate enlargement is very common in men over 50 years in India. The enlarged prostate gland presses on the urethra, making it difficult to pass urine. Medications can help relax the prostate and improve urine flow, while severe cases may need surgery.
Common symptoms
reduced urine outputdifficulty starting urinationweak streamfrequent urination at nightfeeling of incomplete emptyingdribbling
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When to see a doctor: within a week
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Prostate enlargement?
reduced urine output, difficulty starting urination, weak stream, frequent urination at night, feeling of incomplete emptying, dribbling.
When should I see a doctor?
within a week
Is Prostate enlargement common in India?
Prostate enlargement is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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