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Enlarged Prostate Specialist in South Jersey 

Over 10 Years Helping Men Near Philadelphia with an Enlarged Prostate

An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can cause bothersome urinary symptoms and disrupt a man’s daily life. Dr. Thomas Mueller, of New Jersey Urology provides individualized medical care and effective testing to diagnose an enlarged prostate at our urology clinic in Voorhees and Sewell, New Jersey. From a range of medications to the Urolift® procedure, he offers safe and effective treatment options to improve your quality of life. Call (877) 388-2778 or request your appointment through our secure online form.

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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.

normal prostate vs protate with BPH

Even watchful waiting has its risks. Bladder outlet obstruction could result in irreversible bladder damage if left untreated4

Bladder Disease Progression

References

  1. NeoTract US Market Model estimates for 2020, data on file.
  2. Berry, et al., Journal of Urology 1984
  3. US Census Bureau international database worldwide population estimates for 2020
  4. Tubaro, Drugs Aging 2003
  5. Rosenberg, Int J Clin Pract 2007
  6. Vuichoud, Can J Urol 2015
  7. Speakman, BJUI International 2014
  8. IMS Health NDTI Urology Specialty Profile Report 2013

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What Can Cause an Enlarged Prostate?

Your urethra is the tube that transports urine from your bladder out of your penis. When the prostate enlarges, it can begin to block the flow of urine as it passes through the center of your prostate. Many men in South New Jersey have continued prostate growth throughout life.

While it isn’t exactly clear why the prostate enlarges, it can be due to fluctuations of sex hormones as men age. Some of the risk factors for prostate gland enlargement include:

  • Aging
  • Family history
  • Heart disease and diabetes
  • Obesity and lack of exercise

BPH can lead to bladder, kidney, or urinary tract complications. Severe cases can lead to bladder stones, bladder damage, and kidney damage. Kidney damage and urinary retention can be serious health conditions. Having an enlarged prostate isn’t believed to increase your risk of prostate cancer.

Schedule An Appointment with BPH Expert Dr. Mueller in Voorhees, NJ

If you believe you may have BPH, or an enlarged prostate, contact Dr. Thomas Mueller to discuss your BPH testing and treatment. To schedule your BPH consultation at our urology clinic in Voorhees and Sewell, New Jersey, please call (877) 388-2778 or request your appointment through our secure online form.

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