Prostate Treatment Options

What are the latest enlarged prostate treatment options?

Prostate Treatment options for enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), may include the following:

1. Medical treatment for enlarged prostate gland

There are several treatment options for men with an enlarged prostate gland all depending on the severity of symptoms. If symptoms do not threaten the your health, you may decide not to receive any prostate treatment. If enlarged prostate symptoms are more severe and result in discomfort, impact on daily activities, or threaten health, treatment is usually recommended.

Monitoring enlarged prostate symptoms
Patients exhibiting mild symptoms may elect to have annual examinations. The Doctor will perform an examination that can include a Digital rectal examination (DRE), Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) tests, and urinary flow rate analysis. The doctor will discuss the symptoms with the patient order to determine if the condition is deteriorating.
Medication to Treat BPH
There are various oral drugs that can be used to treat BPH. These drugs include testosterone reduction drugs and alpha blockers.
Prostatic Stents to Treat BPH
Prostatic stents may be suitable for patients can’t elect to have surgery or medications. A stent is a tiny, springlike device inserted into the urethra which expands to increase the diameter of the urethra.

2. Minimally invasive treatments

Minimally invasive BPH treatments use the latest tools and techniques to reduce or eliminate symptoms. Men are treated on an outpatient basis in a urologist’s office or the hospital. Minimally invasive treatments include:

Laser
Microwave

3. Surgical treatments

Surgery involves removing the enlarged part of the prostate that is restricting the urethra. Prostate surgery options include:

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
Prostatectomy
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)
Transurethral ultrasound-guided laser incision of the prostate (TULIP)

4. Alternative treatments – Naturopath Enlarged Prostate Gland Treatment

there are varius naturopathic remedies including nutrition, supplements and herbs etc.

Supplements
Herbal remedies
Hydrotherapy

If you experiencing any enlarged prostate symptoms, you should consult your general practitioner for proper medical advice and attention. Your GP may refer you to a Urologist, an enlarged prostate specialist who can review yor symptoms and fully discuss the available prostate treatment options.

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