How serious is an enlarged prostate?

Generally, the volume of prostate enlargement is greater than 80ml for severe prostate enlargement, mainly depends on the clinical symptoms of prostate enlargement and the combined symptoms to determine the severity of prostate enlargement. Prostatic hyperplasia is divided into mild, moderate and severe, and the severe degree is generally equivalent to the size of a goose egg, with a volume greater than 80 ml. The severity is closely related to the symptoms. Prostatic hyperplasia may lead to symptoms such as frequent urination, urinary urgency, urinary retention, etc. In severe cases, it may also lead to renal insufficiency and symptoms such as hydronephrosis. Mild symptoms can be relieved by taking medications such as tamsulosin extended-release capsules and finasteride tablets under the guidance of a doctor, while severe cases need to be treated by surgery to remove the hyperplastic glands and relieve the symptoms. Prostatic hyperplasia symptoms are obvious, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying the condition.