4. Certain Medications Can Worsen or Trigger BPH
There are certain medications that can worsen or trigger a case of benign prostate hyperplasia. You should start to pay attention if you experience any symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia – or any other symptoms that seem out of the scope of your normal health routine. Make an appointment with your doctor if and when you see the first signs and symptoms of BPH.
Some of the symptoms can include increased urination frequency, discomfort or pain while urinating, an increased frequency of urination during sleep. They might also include swelling, pain or discomfort in the area where the prostate is located, and other symptoms such as being unable to empty the bladder completely – sometimes with “leaking” urine as a side-effect.
If you have started taking any kind of recent medication and experienced symptoms of BPH, then report the symptoms to the prescribing doctor. Sometimes even over-use of many illegal drugs can trigger the condition.