BPH Doctor in Cleveland, OH
Dr. Aram Loeb is a fellowship-trained urologist with extensive experience diagnosing and treating patients throughout the Cleveland area for enlarged prostate. He will take the time to fully evaluate your symptoms and discuss your treatment options. To schedule a consultation at our urology clinic in Beachwood, please call (440) 887-9139 to schedule an appointment in Parma, Cuyahoga Falls, or Lyndhurst today!
What causes BPH?
Your prostate gland grows throughout your life, so a certain amount of growth is perfectly normal. However, some men in the San Fernando Valley will experience greater growth than average, leading to potential issues. One of the most common reasons for this increased growth seems to include a family history of the disease.
Other risk factors for prostate enlargement include conditions such as obesity, diabetes, or heart disease, though it’s unclear why this might be the case.
Common Symptoms of BPH
This added pressure typically results in problems of the urinary system such as:
- A frequent and powerful urge to urinate
- Straining during urination
- Accidental release of urine (urinary incontinence)
- A weak stream of urine
- Trouble starting to urinate
- Stopping and starting the flow of urine several times when urinating
- A constant feeling of fullness in the bladder
- Presence of blood in the urine
- Recurring urinary tract infections
What is BPH?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older. BPH is a very common condition that affects over 42 million men in the US1 and over 660 million aging men worldwide.2.3 Over 40% of men in their 50s and over 70% of men in their 60s have BPH.2 While BPH is a benign condition and unrelated to prostate cancer, it can greatly affect a man’s quality of life.
As the prostate enlarges, it presses on and blocks the urethra, causing bothersome urinary symptoms. If left untreated, BPH can lead to permanent bladder damage.4
Symptoms include:5,6
- Frequent need to urinate both day and night
- Weak or slow urinary stream
- A sense that you cannot completely empty your bladder
- Difficulty or delay in starting urination
- Urgent feeling of needing to urinate
- A urinary stream that stops and starts
Symptoms of BPH can cause loss of productivity, depression, and decreased quality of life.7
If you suffer from the above symptoms, you are not alone. BPH is the leading reason men visit a urologist.8
You can measure the severity of your BPH symptoms by taking the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire. Sharing this information with your physician will help them understand the severity of your symptoms.
Even watchful waiting has its risks. Bladder outlet obstruction could result in irreversible bladder damage if left untreated4
References
- NeoTract US Market Model estimates for 2020, data on file.
- Berry, et al., Journal of Urology 1984
- US Census Bureau international database worldwide population estimates for 2020
- Tubaro, Drugs Aging 2003
- Rosenberg, Int J Clin Pract 2007
- Vuichoud, Can J Urol 2015
- Speakman, BJUI International 2014
- IMS Health NDTI Urology Specialty Profile Report 2013
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Schedule a Consultation with an Enlarged Prostate Specialist in Cleveland, OH Today!
If you are experiencing symptoms of an enlarged prostate, contact Dr. Aram Loeb to discuss your condition and the treatment options available. To schedule a consultation, please call (440) 887-9139 or request an appointment through our secure online form at our urology clinic in Beachwood.