How prevalent a problem is enlarged prostate?
Not every man develops an enlarged prostate, and in those men who have the condition, it’s not always progressive. Nevertheless, a major medical study showed that four of every 10 men over age 55 have an enlarged prostate. The number jumps to seven out of 10 in men in their seventies; by age 80 it’s even higher. Top Back What are the symptoms of enlarged prostate? The symptoms commonly associated with an enlarged prostate are frequent urination, especially at night, or the sudden, almost uncontrollable urge to urinate. That’s because in the early phase of prostatic enlargement, the bladder muscle has to force urine through the narrowed urethra by contracting more forcefully. Over a period of time, the forcing causes the bladder muscle to gradually become stronger, thicker, and overly sensitive. This creates a need to urinate more frequently. The added pressure on the urethra can also cause a weak, interrupted urine stream, a sense of incomplete bladder emptying, leakage, and difficulty
