Benign Prostate Hyperplasia symptoms and complications

Benign prostate hyperplasia is a syndrome that is related to the prostate male glands. After the man reaches the middle age, the prostate becomes enlarged, this condition is called benign prostate hyperplasia. In this case, the prostate glands undergo the growth of two spurts. This enlargement generally don’t cause problem for men till they reach the age of 75. The benign growth occurs when the old cells continue to grow, this accumulation of cells thickens the prostate areas which then narrows the urethra which then creates an obstacle during urination.

Symptoms that are associated with this type of cell growth include, difficulty in initiating urine stream, interrupted and weak urine stream, urgency, leaking or dribbling of the urine, blood in urine etc. This condition thickens the bladder wall making the passage narrow. This change can cause frequent urination, bladder irritability, strong urge of urinating (especially in nights) etc. This type of prostate abnormality can lead to various complications like impotence, urinary incontinence, bleeding and in severe cases even mortality. There are numerous treatment options that are available for the invasion of BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia). In severe cases doctors may go for surgery, in order to reduce the risks of developing future complications. Whereas, if the case is not so severe; medications can work best.

Balanitis

Balantis is a broader term that includes inflammation of skin, head and glans of the penis. It is a common syndrome in uncircumcised men. Diabetics have got greater risks of getting such type of penile inflammations. Balantis is not a sexually transmitted disease, it is generally the result of overgrowth of organisms which exist on the skin of glands.

Causes of Balanitis:
The causes of getting triggered by Balanitis majorly depend on the cleanliness and hygiene factors. Poor or unhygienic foreskin, irritations from the use of condoms, spermicides or clothing, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and yeast and bacterial infections. The basic aim is to keep the pubic and penile areas clean.

Symptoms of Balanitis:
The symptoms of Balanitis will occur after 3 to 7 days when it is developed. The basic and most common symptoms include discharge from penis and red and itchy penile top part. Balanitis can be treated, the treatment largely depends on the cause. Doctors may prescribe you with the cream that can soothe the inflammation. It the occurrence of balanitis is due to bacterial infections, doctors may prescribe antibiotics that can reduce the impact. But prevention is always better than cure; hence focusing more on the hygiene factors can help you avoid the risks of getting Balanitis.