Are Frequent Trips To The Bathroom Interrupting Your Sleep An Enlarged Prostate Could Be To Blame
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Are Frequent Bathroom Trips Disrupting Your Sleep? An Enlarged Prostate Might Be the Cause
Summary:
As men age, frequent nocturnal bathroom visits become common, especially after the age of 60. Surprisingly, many aren't aware that these disruptions could be due to an enlarged prostate.
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As men grow older, they often find themselves making more trips to the bathroom at night. This nuisance is sometimes accompanied by the need to push or strain while urinating, and in some cases, pain or burning sensations may occur.
Most men over 60 experience these symptoms but might not know the underlying cause: an enlarged prostate, medically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This condition is prevalent, affecting about 60% of men over 60 and up to 80% of those over 80.
BPH isn't life-threatening and isn't linked to prostate cancer. However, it can cause considerable discomfort and inconvenience. Symptoms vary in severity and may include:
- Waking frequently at night to urinate
- A frequent need to urinate, sometimes every two hours or less
- Pain or burning during urination
- A repeated, sudden, or uncontrollable urge to urinate
- Pushing or straining to start urination
- A sensation of incomplete bladder emptying
- Dribbling after urination
The likelihood of developing BPH increases with age due to natural prostate growth patterns. After 40, many men experience a second phase of prostate growth, part of the aging process.
The prostate gland, located just below the bladder, primarily produces fluid for semen. As it enlarges, it can exert pressure on the urethra, restricting urinary flow?"much like a clamp tightening on a garden hose. This pressure results in the characteristic symptoms of BPH.
While there is no known cure for BPH, various treatments are available to alleviate symptoms. Options range from prescription medications and surgical interventions to minimally invasive procedures that offer quick relief.
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