Enlarged Prostate Therapy of Choice!

by Venkat
(Hyderabad)

QUESTION: I am 50 years old, my scan report says "prostate is enlarged & measured 44 x 30 x 37 mm Vol 26 cc".

Impression: prostatomegaly; suggest medicines and precautions.


ANSWER: Hi Venkat,

As I can see from the results of your ECHO (ultrasound), the enlarged prostate you have is quiet normal for your age (as you are telling you are at your 50s).

In addition, I do not know what is the opinion of your urologist regarding your prostate. Actually, I wanted to know if the consistency of your prostate is normal or has some changes? Next, I'd like to know the status of your bladder and urine channel; if they are ok or not?

What about your kidneys or any urine analysis you had, what were the results? What about PSA result (if you have done it or not)? Do you have any enlarged prostate symptoms or you just made a check-up by yourself (without symptoms)?

I am sorry to ask these questions, but they are important to understand your situation, and to give appropriate advices on the right treatment therapy.

However, as I don't have the answers; I would say that some lifestyle and dietary changes could be the treatment of choice for you. Furthermore, I would not suggest any enlarged prostate drugs unless you have some severe symptoms or other problems:

Please drink water throughout the day, try to avoid drinking water at dinner to help your prostate and bladder not to give troubles during the night.

If you still want to drink water at dinner, try to drink at least 4 hours before going to bed, so, you will give time to the bladder to eliminate the excessive fluids while you still are awake.

Avoid drinking alcohol, smoking or drugs that can irritate your prostate or bladder. Freshly squeezed fruit or vegetables juices are the best options instead.

If you are having infection of the bladder or urine, you need antibiotic therapy and alkalinizers of the urine to relieve symptoms.

Avoid eating fatty, fried, spicy or chilli foods as they will aggravate your situation. Try steamed or baked the foods instead.

You can help yourself by having some teas like uva ursi, rosa canina tea, milk thirstle, etc. Or you can take some natural supplements that have certain herbs that help shrink or reduce its symptoms.

Please take note that my advices are only general, as I do not have many of the details of your medical records. You should consult your doctor for further informations.

All the best!

Dr.Alba