Benign prostatic hyperplasia natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

Men who have had long-standing BPH with a gradual increase in symptoms may develop:

• Sudden inability to urinate
• Urinary tract infections
• Urinary stones
• Damage to the kidneys
• Blood in the urine

Even after surgical treatment, a recurrence of BPH may develop over time.

Prognosis

Treatments options as stated above are likely to relieve symptoms. Surgery is slightly more successful in relieving symptoms, but the risk of complications is greater.