Enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), affects up to 50% of men ages 50 and older. The condition typically isn’t serious, but treatment can ease symptoms and improve quality of life. At Advanced Vascular Institute in Panama City, Florida, Ahmed Farag, MD, specializes in treating enlarged prostates. He uses a minimally invasive approach that’s quick, effective, and pain-free. Call Advanced Vascular Institute, today to schedule enlarged prostate treatment, or book your appointment online.
What is an enlarged prostate?
An enlarged prostate is just that –– a larger-than-average prostate gland. The prostate is a male sex organ responsible for producing semen, the fluid that carries sperm. It tends to get bigger
with age, but this enlargement can trigger various urinary symptoms and affect your quality of life.
What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate?
Enlarged prostate symptoms include:
As the condition worsens, you might experience blood in your urine, frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs), or the inability to urinate.
How is an enlarged prostate gland diagnosed?
You may need several tests to diagnose an enlarged prostate and find the right treatment approach. They may include:
Digital rectal exam
A gloved finger goes into your rectum to feel your prostate gland. A larger-than-average prostate often causes urinary symptoms.
Urinalysis
This test involves collecting a urine sample and sending it to a lab for analysis. Technicians at the lab assess your urine for abnormalities that indicate an infection or underlying health problem, like prostate cancer.
Blood work
Blood work analyzes a sample of your blood for abnormalities. It’s a quick and effective way to diagnose kidney disease and other problems that cause urinary symptoms.
Transrectal ultrasound
This test uses high-frequency sound waves to capture real-time images of your prostate gland and its size.
How is an enlarged prostate treated?
At Advanced Vascular Institute, Dr. Farag treats an enlarged prostate with integrative and minimally invasive measures. He commonly recommends prostate artery embolization (PAE). This procedure reduces the size of your prostate gland and relieves urinary symptoms, such as frequent urination and leakage. Dr. Farag can perform this painless, minimally invasive procedure in an outpatient setting to shrink a patient's prostate without the added risks and complications that can arise from surgery.
In addition to Enlarged Prostates, at Advanced Vascular Institute, Dr. Farag provides non-invasive treatment options for other conditions involving Men’s Health, including varicoceles. A varicocele is a dilated network of veins which occurs in the scrotum, usually on the left side, which can cause pain, swelling, and reduced fertility. Dr. Farag can perform a varicocele embolization utilizing a minimally-invasive, in-office approach to alleviate all these symptoms.
Call Advanced Vascular Institute, to schedule enlarged prostate or varicocele treatment, or book your appointment online today.