Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

Trouble starting a urine stream, passing urine often (especially at night), and feeling that the bladder has not fully emptied are all common symptoms of an enlarged prostate. The symptoms of this condition can vary, but they usually involve changes or problems with urination. At their worst, the symptoms can lead to complications such as infections, bladder or kidney damage, or incontinence.

Enlarged Prostate Gland

Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Prostate: An Overview

Many enlarged prostate symptoms stem from an obstruction of the urethra and gradual loss of bladder function, which can result in incomplete emptying of the bladder.

Common Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

The symptoms of this condition vary, but the most common ones involve changes or problems with urination, such as:

Trouble starting a urine stream or making more than a dribble
Passing urine often, especially at night
Feeling that the bladder has not fully emptied
A strong or sudden urge to urinate
A weak or slow urine stream
Stopping and starting again several times while passing urine
Pushing or straining to begin passing urine.

Severe Symptoms

At their worst, symptoms of an enlarged prostate can lead to:

A weak bladder
Backflow of urine causing bladder or kidney infections
Complete block in the flow of urine
Kidney failure.

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