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Flomax Relief MR is a new treatment that you can buy from Treat Discreet for the effective relief of those annoying pee problems like peeing often in the night, weak stream and the feeling of not emptying properly.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate; a common condition in men that can cause lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Click the More Info link above to find out more.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate; a common condition in men that can cause lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Click the More Info link above to find out more.
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Lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH are classified as:
- Obstructive - symptoms related to emptying the bladder, typically incomplete emptying, intermittency or straining (stopping and starting or dribbling).
- Irritative - symptoms related to filling of the bladder, typically increased frequency, urgency or nocturia (needing to get up in the night).
- Obstructive - symptoms related to emptying the bladder, typically incomplete emptying, intermittency or straining (stopping and starting or dribbling).
- Irritative - symptoms related to filling of the bladder, typically increased frequency, urgency or nocturia (needing to get up in the night).
BPH is a progressive enlargement of the prostate gland that leads to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as hesitancy, weak stream and urgency.
The enlargement is caused by long-term exposure of the prostate to testosterone, as a result of ageing.
Prostate enlargement puts pressure on the urethra where it passes through the gland, obstructing the flow of urine and causing LUTS.
In addition, the bladder wall muscle may thicken and this loss of elasticity may reduce the volume of urine it may hold.
The enlargement is caused by long-term exposure of the prostate to testosterone, as a result of ageing.
Prostate enlargement puts pressure on the urethra where it passes through the gland, obstructing the flow of urine and causing LUTS.
In addition, the bladder wall muscle may thicken and this loss of elasticity may reduce the volume of urine it may hold.
The symptoms of BPH can often be relieved by lifestyle changes, with medication, and if necessary by surgery.
Some men with an enlarged prostate have found that the following lifestyle changes can alleviate symptoms:
- Avoid drinking large amounts of liquid at any time – however, it is important to keep well hydrated
- Avoid drinks altogether before going to bed – exact quantities and timescales are determined by the individual
- Reduce the amount of alcohol consumed (alcohol can stimulate the bladder)
- Cut back on coffee, tea, cola or any other drinks that contain caffeine because it can stimulate the bladder
- Check any medicines being taken. Tricyclic antidepressants, antimuscarinics (drugs with anticholinergic action), and sedating antihistamines can cause retention of urine and make problems with urinating worse.
Drug treatment is with a drug known as an alpha-blocker, such as tamsulosin (the active ingredient in Flomax Relief) which relaxes the muscle of the prostate and bladder outlet, or with a drug known as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, such as finasteride (available on prescription), which shrinks the prostate. Both drugs are used together in some cases.
There are some herbal remedies and food supplements (e.g. saw palmetto and isoflavones) available without prescription for treating urinary symptoms. However, there is not enough evidence to show the effectiveness of these products and so are not widely recommended for men with BPH.
Some men with an enlarged prostate have found that the following lifestyle changes can alleviate symptoms:
- Avoid drinking large amounts of liquid at any time – however, it is important to keep well hydrated
- Avoid drinks altogether before going to bed – exact quantities and timescales are determined by the individual
- Reduce the amount of alcohol consumed (alcohol can stimulate the bladder)
- Cut back on coffee, tea, cola or any other drinks that contain caffeine because it can stimulate the bladder
- Check any medicines being taken. Tricyclic antidepressants, antimuscarinics (drugs with anticholinergic action), and sedating antihistamines can cause retention of urine and make problems with urinating worse.
Drug treatment is with a drug known as an alpha-blocker, such as tamsulosin (the active ingredient in Flomax Relief) which relaxes the muscle of the prostate and bladder outlet, or with a drug known as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, such as finasteride (available on prescription), which shrinks the prostate. Both drugs are used together in some cases.
There are some herbal remedies and food supplements (e.g. saw palmetto and isoflavones) available without prescription for treating urinary symptoms. However, there is not enough evidence to show the effectiveness of these products and so are not widely recommended for men with BPH.
