Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) — non-cancerous prostate gland enlargement causing progressive urinary symptoms — affects the majority of men over 60 in India. Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are prescribed and reviewed by your urologist. Homoeopathic care for BPH symptoms is supportive and sits alongside your urologist's assessment.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) — non-cancerous prostate gland enlargement causing progressive urinary symptoms — affects the majority of men over 60 in India. Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are prescribed and reviewed by your urologist. Homoeopathic care for BPH symptoms is supportive and sits alongside your urologist's assessment.
Important: All patients are advised to have PSA and ultrasound evaluation before starting treatment to confirm BPH and rule out prostate cancer. Acute urinary retention requires urgent medical treatment.
Symptoms & Presentations
Frequent Urination
Urinating more often than every 2 hours — particularly disruptive during the day at work or socially
Nocturia
Waking 2-4 times per night to urinate — significantly disrupting sleep quality
Urgency
Sudden strong urge to urinate that is difficult to defer — sometimes with leakage
Weak Urine Stream
Reduced flow rate — needing to strain or wait for urine to start
Incomplete Emptying
Sensation of residual urine — needing to return to the toilet shortly after urinating
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Hesitancy
Difficulty starting urination — particularly noticeable at public urinals
Root Causes
Hormonal Changes
Age-related increase in DHT (dihydrotestosterone) relative to testosterone — drives prostate cell proliferation
Chronic Prostate Inflammation
Low-grade prostatitis contributing to prostate enlargement and urinary symptoms
Metabolic Syndrome
Obesity and insulin resistance are strongly associated with more symptomatic BPH
Genetic Predisposition
Family history of BPH significantly increases risk and age of onset
Diet
High red meat and saturated fat intake associated with worse BPH symptoms
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Can it be used alongside alpha-blockers?
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Yes — generally well-tolerated alongside tamsulosin, silodosin, and other alpha-blockers. Alpha-blockers are continued as prescribed; any change to prescribed medicines is decided only by the prescribing doctor.
When does BPH require surgery?
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Surgery (TURP) is indicated for acute urinary retention, recurrent UTIs from residual urine, bladder damage, or severe symptom refractory to treatment. Homoeopathic care for BPH symptoms is supportive; your urologist advises if procedures or surgery are needed.
How is BPH different from prostate cancer?
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BPH is benign — there is no cancer risk from BPH itself, though both can coexist. PSA testing and clinical examination differentiate the two. Dr. Meenakshi recommends appropriate investigation before treatment.
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