Common symptoms
- Weak or interrupted urine flow
- Waking at night to pass urine
- A sudden, urgent need to pass urine
- Straining, or a feeling that the bladder has not emptied
- Being unable to pass urine at all, which needs urgent care
When not to wait: Go to an emergency department at once if you cannot pass urine, or if you have fever with urinary symptoms.
Tests that may be needed
- Urine test and blood tests, including PSA
- Ultrasound of the prostate and bladder, with the urine left after passing
- Uroflowmetry, which measures the strength of the urine stream
Cost, insurance and government schemes
Cost depends on the procedure and your hospital stay. See how estimates, insurance and schemes work.
Frequently asked questions
Does an enlarged prostate mean cancer?
No. BPH is not cancer. The two can have similar urine symptoms, which is why a urologist may advise a PSA blood test and an examination.
Can BPH be treated with medicines?
Often, yes, especially for mild to moderate symptoms. Surgery is usually discussed when medicines do not help enough or when there are complications.
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