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What are the signs of an enlarged prostate?
A weak or slow stream, trouble starting, dribbling, feeling you can't empty, urgency, and getting up at night to pee.
The signs
A weak or slow stream, trouble starting, dribbling, feeling you can't empty, urgency, and getting up at night to pee.
When to call us
Get checked if these symptoms affect your sleep or your day.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology to go over your options.
Questions to bring to your visit
- Which of these do I notice most, and since when?
- How often am I up at night to pee?
What happens at your visit with us?
We will ask how your stream has changed and how often you are up at night. You may pee into a flow meter, which is like using a regular toilet, and then have an ultrasound to see how much urine is left behind.
When should I call us?
Call us if any of these signs have crept up on you, even if they seem mild. Symptoms do not always match the size of the prostate, so how much they bother you is what counts.
How do our urologists approach this?
Our urologists often begin with simple changes, such as less fluid before bed and less caffeine and alcohol, plus medicine if needed. When that is not enough, they explain procedures Advanced Urology offers, including UroLift, Aquablation, PAE, HoLEP and TURP.
Our urologists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners see adults from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Crabapple and Mountain Park at our Alpharetta / Roswell office.
Related video
Dr. Rut Patel of our Alpharetta / Roswell team explains prostate health:
Related reading from our team
- Medications for an Enlarged Prostate
- Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
- Why Is It Hard to Start Peeing?
Related care: enlarged prostate questions, answered by our Alpharetta urologists.
Read more from Advanced Urology: Understanding BPH · Enlarged prostate (BPH)
For education, not medical advice. Every treatment has risks and benefits. Emergency? Call 911 or go to an emergency room.
Whenever you’re ready, our Alpharetta / Roswell team would be glad to hear from you.