What is Enlarged
Prostate?

BPH Symptoms

Do I have BPH?

The most common enlarged prostate (BPH) symptoms have to do with urination (releasing urine from the body) and include:

• Waking at night to urinate
• Sudden and strong urge to urinate
• A frequent need to go, sometimes every 2 hours or less
• Pushing or straining to begin
• A weak stream
• Dribbling after finishing
• Feeling the bladder has not completely emptied after finishing
• Pain or burning while urinating

These symptoms often indicate BPH, but they may—less commonly—be caused by a different problem. For instance, the symptoms may be caused by: a urinary tract infection involving the bladder or the kidney; a chronic infection of the prostate; or a medication. Because bothersome urinary symptoms can be the sign of a number of medical conditions, it is important for you to see your doctor and be checked out.

Take the BPH Symptom Quiz

In the event that you have the common problem of BPH, the American Urological Association (AUA) has created a quick list of questions, the AUA BPH Symptom Quiz. The quiz can help you evaluate your symptoms—from mild to severe—and, later, help you measure the success of your treatment. To fill out the AUA BPH Symptom Quiz, click here.

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Disclaimer: This material is provided for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a consultation. You should talk with a urologist regarding your specific symptoms or medical condition.