Benign Prostate Hyperplasia – When to see a Urologist New York

The prostate gland is located below the bladder and its main role is to produce prostatic fluid secreted during ejaculation. When men reach the age of 60 their chances of being afflicted by benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) increase exponentially and by 85 the percentage of men with BPH increases to 95% but only 33% experience symptoms. Some of the symptoms include: frequent urination or difficulty or even inability to begin a urine stream. As the prostate enlarges there is pressure placed on the urethra which makes it even more difficult for urine to flow, causing the bladder to contract. This is where there is an urge to urinate frequently but there is only minimal urine in the bladder and one of the most severe symptoms is the inability to urinate altogether. The inability to urinate could permanently damage the kidneys in which case visiting a Urologist New York is a necessity.

How is BPH Diagnosed?

If you think you may be experiencing some of the symptoms or just overall problems urinating it might be the time to visit your local urologist new york city. On your first visit your physician will ask questions about your medical history and symptoms you feel you’ve been experiencing. Make sure to tell them how frequently or rarely you feel the urge to urinate and how long this has been like this. Your doctor will then examine your urine under a microscope to detect blood or an infection in your urinary tract or prostate. Your doctor might have to perform a physical examination and since the prostate is an internal organ, the doctor has to feel it with a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum. This examination allows your doctor to estimate whether it is enlarged or has lumps. This procedure might be a little uncomfortable but it is the best way to identify problems. After the age of 40 it is recommended that all men undergo a prostate exam because you may have BPH and might not even know it.

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How does BPH affect my Lifestyle

For those that are worried about suffering from BPH you need not worry because as mentioned earlier, it is a non cancerous growth of cells and the symptoms (if you experience them at all) can be treated and with breakthroughs in science and medicine, treatment options increase every year. If you feel you’re experiencing symptoms visiting a urology doctor New York City for a prostate exam might be your best bet. If you are over the age 50 you should see a urologist at least once a year, more so if your family has a history of prostate cancer.

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When is the best time to see a Urologist NYC

Most people that feel they begin to feel symptoms of BPH will go to a general physician but there is only so much a doctor can do before he recommends you see a specialist. If you have blood in your urine, bladder stones or urinary infections the time to see a urologist New York is now. A urologist will study the tests presented to him by your regular physician and ask you about your medical history. Another urinalysis may be necessary as well as a DRE screening. Depending on symptoms additional tests such as blood tests (to detect kidney damage) might be recommended. You might also require a test in which the amount of urine left in the bladder after urinating is tested as well. Every case and patient are different but depending the severity of some of the symptoms a Urologist New York at Luzato Medical Group will tailor a treatment plan for you.