The prostate is a gland that sits just below the bladder and surrounds the water pipe. It can become enlarged and cause difficulty passing urine. In most cases this is just a part of getting older (
Benign prostatic hyperplasia ). Sometimes it can be due to
prostate cancer . The prostate can also becomes inflamesd or infected and cause pain (
prostatitis )
We will discuss your symptoms and examine you. Tests we may initially suggest include PSA testing, urine analysis, ultrasound and urine flow rate measurement. We will discuss treatments include drug treatment and surgical options where appropriate.