Enlarged Prostate

Enlarged Prostate Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad

An enlarged prostate, medically termed benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a non-cancerous increase in the size of the prostate gland that commonly develops as men grow older. CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a urology hospital in Mumbai, cares for men through every stage of this condition. The prostate surrounds the urethra, so its growth can narrow the channel and interfere with urine flow. Symptoms often appear after fifty, and they affect sleep and the routine of the whole household. For enlarged prostate treatment in Malad, Mumbai, our team combines clinical assessment with targeted tests and a plan that can be adjusted over the years.

Symptoms of an Enlarged Prostate

Sons and daughters often notice these enlarged prostate symptoms in a parent before the parent mentions them:

A weak urine stream that stops and starts
Difficulty urinating despite a clear urge
Frequent urination, especially waking at night (nocturia)
A sense that the bladder is never fully empty
Dribbling at the end of urination
Sudden, urgent need to pass urine
In advanced cases, retention or blood in the urine

How BPH Is Diagnosed

Digital rectal examination to assess prostate size and texture
Urine flow rate studies
Ultrasound of the prostate and bladder
Blood tests, including PSA (prostate-specific antigen), to rule out other prostate conditions
Post-void residual urine measurement to see how completely the bladder empties

When BPH Goes Untreated

Hormonal changes with ageing, especially shifts in testosterone and oestrogen, are believed to drive the growth. If BPH is ignored, strain on the bladder muscle can pass back to the kidneys, and recurrent urinary infections and bladder stones may follow. These problems are more likely when prostate enlargement treatment is put off. Our enlarged prostate specialist in Malad encourages families to prompt a check-up when night-time trips to the bathroom become frequent.

Treatment Options for Prostate Enlargement

Treatment depends on how much the symptoms disrupt daily life, not on gland size alone.

Lifestyle adjustments for mild cases: limiting fluids before bed, easing caffeine and alcohol, and reviewing medicines that may worsen symptoms
Alpha-blockers for moderate symptoms: they relax muscles around the prostate and bladder neck
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors: they gradually shrink prostate tissue, alone or alongside alpha-blockers
Minimally invasive procedures using heat or laser energy once symptoms are more pronounced
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): the longest-established surgical option when other treatments fall short

Symptoms tend to fluctuate, with calm spells and flare-ups linked to cold weather, certain over-the-counter medicines or long periods of inactivity. Reporting new symptoms early helps avoid acute retention. Our BPH specialists in Malad review the choice of treatment with the patient and, if he wishes, his family.