Prostate enlargement and urinary symptoms
A weaker stream and waking at night to urinate are among the commonest signs of benign prostatic enlargement.
Benign prostatic enlargement becomes more common with age and can affect quality of life.
Common symptoms
- A weaker urinary stream - Hesitancy in starting to pass urine - Frequency, especially at night - A feeling of incomplete emptying
Assessment and treatment
Evaluation includes history, examination, tests and, when needed, ultrasound and flow studies. Treatment may range from lifestyle change and medication to surgery in resistant cases.
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