acf domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/hkbphsolutionsta/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121As you get older, the pace of life tends to slow down. And sometimes that\u2019s OK. Maybe you take a little extra time in the morning to enjoy your cup of coffee or opt for the scenic route on your commute to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But when it comes to your urine stream, slowing down doesn\u2019t have to be just another part of the aging process. Let\u2019s take a look at the causes of a slow urine stream and which steps you can take to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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There\u2019s more than one possible cause for a slow urine stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But for older men, a likely culprit is an enlarged prostate, also known as BPH or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia<\/a>. More than 40% of men in their 50s and nearly 90% of men in their 80s have an enlarged prostate\u00b9, over 660 million men worldwide are affected by BPH.1,2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n How severe are your enlarged prostate symptoms?\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n The prostate is a small, walnut-sized organ that sits below your bladder and surrounds your urethra. As part of the male reproductive system, the prostate is responsible for producing a component of the fluid that\u2019s released as semen during ejaculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, beginning around the ages of 45-50, the prostate starts to grow in size. This is a normal part of aging. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate which can greatly affect a man\u2019s quality of life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n When your prostate grows in size, it may begin to block the urethra, which is the body\u2019s exit point for urine. This causes urinary symptoms<\/a>3<\/sup> including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If left untreated, more severe symptoms can sometimes develop: Your bladder can even become permanently damaged if you allow your enlarged prostate to progress untreated. 4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re experiencing symptoms like a slow urine stream, it\u2019s important to take the next steps and address the underlying cause. But how do you know if your symptoms are severe enough to warrant treatment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take our qui<\/a>z<\/a> to find your enlarged prostate symptom score. Your score will give you a better understanding of the severity of your symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re thinking about seeking treatment, it\u2019s important to know your options. Treatment options<\/a> for an enlarged prostate fall on a spectrum ranging from the least invasive to the most invasive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Medication & Monitoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alpha-blockers can help relax the muscles around the neck of the bladder to aid urination, while alpha-reductase inhibitors can help to shrink the prostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patients need to continue taking medication to manage their condition, which may lead to side effects including dizziness, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction.5,6<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Prostatic Urethral Lift (PUL)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A straightforward procedure that deploys small implants to lift and compress the sides of the prostate to make the urethra wider and increase the flow of urine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PUL does not require heating, cutting, removal, or destruction of prostate tissue.5,7-11<\/sup> It is shown to not cause new and lasting sexual dysfunction.*5,12-15<\/sup> Most common side effects are<\/p>\n\n\n\n temporary and include haematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence.7<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thermotherapies & Lasers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A minimally invasive procedure involving the removal of prostate tissue via heat and steam to relieve symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patients often need to have a catheter inserted into their bladder during the recovery process.9,16<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n This procedure also has incidences of erectile and\/or ejaculatory dysfunction.,5,9,15,17<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) involves using a superheated thin metal band to cut and remove prostate tissue. In severe cases with very large prostate or complications, open surgery is needed to reach the prostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Surgery requires recovery in the hospital with a catheter inserted into the bladder.18<\/sup> Surgery also has higher incidences of bleeding, erectile and\/or ejaculatory dysfunction.5<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a man over the age of 45 and experiencing a slow urine stream, an enlarged prostate may be the culprit. An enlarged prostate, or BPH, is a common condition, but don\u2019t wait for your symptoms to get worse. Take action by finding your enlarged prostate symptom score<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get your Prostate Symptom Score in two minutes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nEnlarged prostate: Signs and symptoms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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