Diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia
In addition to the patient interview, we need a physical examination with digital rectal examination, blood tests to determine prostate-specific antigen or PSA, prostate ultrasound and flowmetry.
Sometimes other studies such as cystoscopy or urodynamic study or nuclear magnetic resonanceare needed.
How is prostate hyperplasia diagnosed?
After understanding the patient's medical history in the pre-interview, a physical examination is required, which may include a digital rectal examination, with the aim of palpating the prostate gland.
In addition, other tests such as blood tests, urinalysis, ultrasound and flowmetry are often performed.
What is the best prostate test?
Each patient is unique, and it is not possible to establish a priori which is the best test to check the state of the prostate. Our specialists, depending on the patient's characteristics and medical history, establish the most suitable diagnostic tests on a personalised basis to detect any abnormality in the prostate.
At what age is prostate screening done?
Our general advice is to have a general urological check-up from the age of 40 onwards. If you have any symptoms or discomfort, the advice is to go as soon as possible.
In the case of prostate hyperplasia, men over the age of 60 are often the most likely to have symptoms, with an enlarged prostate that may have mild or more significant symptoms.
What are the possible complications of Prostatic Hyperplasia?
In addition, serious complications such as urinary tract infections, prostatic bleeding, urinary incontinence and in severe cases urinary retention (inability to urinate) or loss of kidney function can occur if not treated in time.
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