Dr. Jonathan Masel is dedicated to helping patients dealing with prostate enlargement at Masel Urology Center in Hollywood, FL. We are here when you need a urologist to treat your enlarged prostate. Keep reading about prostate enlargement and contact us today for an appointment.

What Is Prostate Enlargement?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a term for an enlarged prostate gland. The prostate gland is a part of the male anatomy that surrounds the urethra. The prostate continues to grow as men age, so an enlarged prostate is a common condition, mostly in men over 50. BPH is more likely if you have a family history of BPH or a medical history of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or live a sedentary lifestyle.

What Are The Symptoms?

Symptoms of an enlarged prostate include:

• Frequent urination
• Difficulty beginning urinating
• A weak flow or stream when you urinate
• Inability to urinate
• Difficulty fully emptying your bladder
• Pain in the lower abdomen or urinary tract

If you are having symptoms of prostate enlargement (BPH) in Hollywood, FL, don't delay calling us for an appointment.

What Can I Do About BPH?

In some men symptoms of BPH are mild and don't require treatment. Keeping up with regular appointments with our urologist is important to track any progression of symptoms. For less severe symptoms, your doctor will recommend lifestyle changes that can help control symptoms of an enlarged prostate. These include limiting alcohol, caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and carbonated drinks. Staying active and maintaining a healthy weight will only help your prostate and overall health.

There are medications for BPH that work by reducing the size of the prostate or relaxing the bladder to ease symptoms. Laser therapy called holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) may be helpful. In certain cases, surgery may be needed, but surgery is typically only recommended if medicines or laser therapies have not improved symptoms.

Get Help Now

Dr. Jonathan Masel and Masel Urology Center in Hollywood, FL are here to help when you need to manage an enlarged prostate. BPH symptoms can interfere with your daily life but we can help with a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle. Contact us for an appointment at (954) 961-7500.