Enlarged ProstateDefinitionThe prostate is a gland that produces some of the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the tube through which urine passes out of the body. An enlarged prostate means the gland has grown bigger. Prostate enlargement happens to almost all men as they get older. An enlarged prostate is often called benign…
Complications of benign prostate enlargement Benign prostate enlargement can sometimes lead to complications, such as a urinary tract infection or acute urinary retention. Urinary tract infections If you’re unable to empty your bladder properly, there’s a risk that bacteria in your urinary system won’t get flushed out and will spread through the urine to cause a urinary tract infection (UTI).…
