If you often wake in the middle of the night with the urgent need to urinate, or experience pain while urinating, it could be due to an enlarged prostate. Screenings and early diagnosis are key to finding the correct treatment and reducing more serious issues.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:35AMIf you often wake in the middle of the night with the urgent need to urinate, urinate with growing frequency, have difficulty completely emptying your bladder, or experience pain while urinating, it could be due to an enlarged prostate."Fifty percent of men will experience an enlarged prostate at 50, 60% at 60, and the risk continues to grow with age," says Steve Sterious, MD, urologist with the.
Treatment usually begins with behavior modification to mitigate the uncomfortable symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Many conventional surgical options come with a list of potential side effects, including urinary tract infections, leaking urine, and erectile dysfunction. Fox Chase-Temple urologists work with patients to determine which procedure fits their lifestyle and quality of life concerns best.Sterious and his team are pioneering a more precise procedure called Aquablation Therapy that speeds healing and dramatically reduces side effects.
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