BPH Specialist in Athens, GA
BPH is a very common condition in men especially when men reach their 60's. Symptoms of BPH include but are not limited to:
- Trouble urinating
- Having to urinate more than 8 times a day
- Needing to urinate in the middle of the night
- Feeling that your bladder is not completely empty after you go
- Weak stream
- Having to strain or push when you urinate
Dr. David Allen is a BPH specialist in Athens and is highly trained in diagnosing and providing treatment to help manage symptoms of BPH. Dr. Allen will evaluate your symptoms and experiences and provide a treatment plan that works best for you.
Learn more about the treatment options for BPH & call The Urology Clinic today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Allen.
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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How Does Dr. Allen Diagnose BPH?
Men typically have the health of their prostate evaluated during yearly physical examinations with their physician. This simple screening is often able to detect superficial abnormalities of the prostate, such as unusually large sizing.
Patients who schedule a consultation with Dr. Allen regarding BPH will begin by thoroughly discussing their symptoms, personal medical history, and family medical history. A physical evaluation is often performed as well, and additional diagnostic tests may be ordered to analyze the functionality of the patient’s urinary system.
Is BPH Related to Prostate Cancer?
No. Because BPH is a benign condition, its symptoms have absolutely nothing to do with cancerous cell growth of the prostate.
Schedule an Appointment with The Urology Clinic
If you're experiencing symptoms of BPH in the Athens area, please call (706) 543-2718 to schedule an appointment with urologist David C. Allen, MD. With over 35 years of urologic experience, Dr. Allen will be able to walk you through each step of the diagnosis and find the best treatment option for you. Dr. Allen sees patients from Athens, Watkinsville, Danielsville, Jefferson, Winder, and the surrounding areas.