When the prostate gets infected, then it is known as Prostatitis. The symptoms can be

• burning pain while urination
• Vomiting
• Fever
• pain in lower abdomen, lower back or groin area
• painful ejaculation.

The acute infections are generally treated by the medicines and some dietary precautions will be advised. Surgery will be required in case of blocked urine which is a medical emergency.

The enlarged prostate is also known as BPH that is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. When this gland gets enlarged then it applies pressure to the urethra thus hampering the flow of urine. It is common in males above 50 years of age. The most common symptoms of BPH are: Difficulty urinating Urine leakage (incontinence) Sudden urge to urinate Delay in emptying the bladder Nocturia (frequent urination at night) Blood in urine Some diagnostic tests are performed to confirm the diagnosis. The treatment includes Medication and lifestyle changes If the conservative measures fail, then an outpatient procedure is performed to reduce the size of the enlarged prostate. A needle is inserted inside the urethra and is taken to the prostate and the excess tissue is removed. It will be a painless outpatient procedure. The latest technology is the Laser Prostatectomy HOLEP treatment which cuts the excess prostate tissue and relieves the symptoms. Laser Prostatectomy HoLEP Treatment HoLEP stands for Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate. In this treatment Procedure A laser probe is inserted from the urethra. When it reaches the prostate, it shoots a laser beam which cuts the excess tissue away from the prostate thereby relieving the symptoms. Another instrument takes out the pieces of this excess tissue which can then used for biopsy as well. So this HoLEP surgery is the latest and one of the most effective surgeries for enlarged prostate. This ensures less hospitalization time and a faster recovery as well. To know more about this procedure check our FAQs section on this page.

The cancer of prostate gland is not very common in Asia but as the symptoms of prostate cancer are quite similar to the symptoms of prostatitis. We ensure our patient’s health by performing Digital examination if required (family history of cancer, above 65 years of age) PSA that is Prostate Specific Antigen Test. The treatment includes medications, hormonal therapy, and removal of the prostate gland in later stages. Find more info here.