Enlarged prostate
Normal prostate size is generally something similar to that of a walnut. After the age of 40 the prostate tends to grow in volume and an overwhelming majority of older men have an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.
BPH prevalence
Enlarged prostate symptoms
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, as the condition is also called, may or may not produce any symptoms. However, there is a multitude of symptoms related to it.
Symptoms of prostate enlargement :
- Night-time urination (nocturia)
- Weak urine stream
- Trouble starting and stopping urination
- Urgency to urinate
- Dribbling after urination
- Bladder not emptying
- Straining to urinate
- Frequent urination within a short time frame
Generally speaking, people should always consult a doctor when they experience problems related to urination.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Prostate enlargement may result in a variety of diseases if left untreated, and although it is very prevalent in older men, it is by no means something to ignore.
An enlarged prostate left untreated may result in:
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Bladder stones
- Kidney stones
- Kidney damage
- Urinary retention
It is worth noting that benign prostate hyperplasia does not increase the risk of prostate cancer.
Natural remedy for enlarged prostate symptoms
SagaPro is a herbal supplement used for treating nocturia and frequent urination due to an enlarged prostate or overactive bladder. While SagaPro does not shrink the prostate, it relaxes smooth muscle cells in the urethra and bladder, thereby reducing the need to urinate.
References:
UCLA Health System
WebMD
University of British Columbia
Consult your doctor before using herbal remedies for prostate problems. SagaPro might help to reduce frequency of urination but alternative medicine does not substitute medical advice. Herbal treatment of an enlarged prostate or the symptoms related to it are always subject to the advice of your doctor.
