Adenoma of the prostate is considered benignhyperplasia, most often it occurs in men after 45 years and manifests itself in the proliferation of tissues, which leads to the appearance of tumors in the prostate ("nodes"). Since the gland is connected to the urethra, it compresses it, making it difficult to urinate when the size of the prostate gland increases.
What is prostate adenoma?
The cause of the development of the disease arehormonal changes that occur with age in the body of men: the level of testosterone decreases, and the level of estrogen increases. Adenoma of the prostate affects older men, but in young people this disease is very rare.
Symptoms:
- frequent urination;
- night urination to urinate, leading to lack of sleep;
- low head of the jet;
- need immediately after urge to urinate;
- feeling of partial emptying of the bladder;
- straining with urination;
- Sometimes there is urinary incontinence.
The disease develops gradually.At the first stage, the prostate adenoma is manifested by minor micturition disorders. There is almost imperceptible growth, the urine stream is sluggish. This stage lasts from 1 year to 12 years.
The second stage has more pronounced manifestations:becomes intermittent urine stream, there is a need for straining, the bladder is not completely emptied, which leads to inflammation of the urinary tract mucosa. This causes soreness, a burning sensation when urinating, pain in the lower back and the suprapubic region.
The prostate adenoma in the third stage is manifested by the fact that urine is secreted involuntarily and constantly, it is necessary to use the urine receiver. Complications of the disease manifest as acute urinary retention.
Such factors can provoke complications:
- alcohol abuse,
- constipation,
- supercooling,
- bed rest,
- untimely emptying of the bladder.
It is urgent to go to the hospital to help.
Adenoma of the prostate leads to inflammationurinary tract, which is manifested by urethritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis, urolithiasis. Serious disturbances in the outflow of urine cause hydronephrosis and renal insufficiency.
BPH. Forecast
At the first stage the disease can still be stopped.With timely access to a doctor and taking prescribed medications, the prostate ceases to increase in volume and there is no violation of urination. In later stages, the quality of life is significantly reduced, complications develop.
For the prevention of disease is recommended:
- control body weight;
- To observe a diet, having limited the use of meat, especially red, animal fats, easily assimilated carbohydrates; The diet should be dominated by fruits and vegetables;
- preventive examinations in the urologist of older men.
To prevent urinary retention should be avoided:
- supercooling,
- constipation,
- consumption of alcoholic beverages (especially beer), spicy, spicy food.
If the disease has already manifested itself, it is advisable to undergo a test every 1.5 years.
