How can I lower my BPH levels?

While there’s no one magic bullet, research suggests that these measures may lessen BPH symptoms:

Avoid liquids a few hours before bedtime or before going out.
Limit caffeine and alcohol as these may stimulate the urge to urinate.
Eat a low-fat diet.
Eat a large variety of vegetables each day.

What is the best treatment for a very large prostate?

Options include changing certain eating and drinking habits and urinating less often. Patients can take medications that relax the prostate, such as tamsulosin, or shrink the prostate, such as finasteride or dutasteride. Patients also may try supplements like saw palmetto to help their symptoms.

How to relieve BPH symptoms?

Reduce stress by exercising regularly and practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation.

When you go to the bathroom,take the time to empty your bladder completely.

Talk with your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medications you take; some,such as antihistamines and decongestants,may contribute to the problem.

Can BPH be cured?

Prostatitis is caused by infections (usually bacterial) or other related health problems, while doctors don’t know exactly what causes an enlarged prostate, but they think it may be related to hormones. BPH can be treated but not cured, but prostatitis is curable in many patients.

How do you treat BPH?

There are several treatment options for an enlarged prostate. You can take alpha-blockers such as terazosin (Hytrin) or tamsulosin (Flomax) to help relax the prostate and bladder muscles. You can also take dutasteride ( Avodart ) or finasteride (Proscar), a different kind of medication for reducing BPH symptoms.

What is the best treatment for an enlarged prostate?

Alpha-blockers. Alpha blockers relax the muscle in your prostate gland and at the base of your bladder,making it easier to pee.

Anticholinergics. Anticholinergics relax the bladder muscle if it’s overactive.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors.

Diuretics.

Desmopressins.

Alternative treatments.