Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy or
BPH is one of the condition in which very common to aging male. Benign
prostatic hypertrophy is also called or referred as enlargement of the
prostate. Older men are more expose to this condition. Increasing in the level
of male hormone called testosterone is the one responsible for BPH. BPH
progress slowly. If you are having frequency in urination, meaning you are
urinating more than the usual, if you are feeling the urge that you need to
urinate immediately, if you are urinating more than the usual during
night-time, and if you are having difficulty to express your urination, then
you must consult your doctor for any diagnosis of BPH. There's a link between
prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy.
In the penis, it is insert
to detect further growth or damage. As early as 30 years old this condition is
starting to develop, however, symptoms will gradually be felt when you are at
50 years of age. Digital rectal examination is the
procedure being use by doctors to find out benign prostatic hypertrophy. An
instrument is also being used to detect the extent of hyperplasia.
Cytoscope is the instrument commonly use.
A drug
called Flomax is typically used for this type of condition. This is a
diuretic drug, meaning a drug that promotes urination. This belongs to
the alpha-adrenergic blocker category. The main part of this medicine
is tamsulosin. So if you have any allergy to tamsulosin then you must
never use this drug. Usage of this is highly prohibited if you are
taking Hytrin, Cardura, and Uroxatral. This product is in
capsule form and the storage should be in a polyethylene container that is
orange in color. The capsule is 0.4 mg. You are also discouraged to drive when
you are under Flomax therapy as taking of this can cause thinking
impairment and slow alertness. You are also discouraged to drink any forms of
alcohol. Hypotension is the result of overdosing this medicine. So, it is very
important to follow the correct dosage. The patient is advised to report to the
physician any history of allergies while on the Flomax therapy.
Vertigo, dizziness, feeling fainted when standing is also associated with the
use of this drug. Patient is also discouraged to use heavy equipment and machinery. Priapism is
also reported while using this product. Priapism refers to pain in the
penis when erecting. This sign is very crucial as this may lead to irrevocable
damage to the penis. So, it is very important to tell your health care provider
urgently when you are experiencing this symptom.
Flomax is tolerable
for majority of the patients, however, there are some reported side
effects associated with the usage of this product. These side effects are
easy fatigability, runny nose, vertigo, diarrhea, sore throat, insomnia,
and even sleepiness. Ejaculation problem is also reported with the use of this
drug. Most patients have difficulty ejaculating and retrograde ejaculation.
This retrograde ejaculation happens when ejaculate goes to the bladder instead
of the normal way which is coming out of the penis. It is important to seek
medical attention if you reported overdose of this drug. Store the drug in a
room temperature and discard the drug properly.
