by Harrison Bryan | Sep 5, 2022 | urology news
Prostatic
hyperplasia is one of the most common causes of male urinary incontinence. It occurs when the prostate gland enlarges and presses against the urethra – the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of your body. This often happens as men age, but it can also be a result of chronic inflammation or another underlying condition.
Here’s what you need to know to understand benign prostatic hyperplasia and how to get treatment for it.
What Is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a common condition among men over 50 that affects about one in three at some point. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located just below the bladder and above the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to exit your body.
Prostatitis and BPH are two common conditions caused by prostate complications. Both of these conditions can cause urinary difficulties such as hesitance when beginning to urinate or having to get up frequently at night to urinate. These conditions can also be painful, especially in cases involving prostatitis. In addition, both can have serious consequences if not treated properly.
Although these two conditions share some similarities in terms of the symptoms they exhibit, they are distinct. Here we will be focusing on benign prostatic hyperplasia, how it’s diagnosed, and how to treat it.
What are the Signs of Prostatic Hyperplasia?
Signs of prostate enlargement include difficulty urinating, a need to urinate frequently, having to pee in the middle of the night, having to pee in a forceful way, having to push to pee, having to sit down to urinate, etc.
Urinary incontinence is one of the most common signs of BPH. People who experience urinary incontinence often notice a sudden and uncontrollable loss of urine. This can be especially troublesome because incontinence can interfere with daily activities, such as working, attending sporting events, social events, and other important activities. Urinary incontinence can be embarrassing and cause people to limit their activities.
Other signs of prostate enlargement include dribbling after urinating, having to urinate more often (particularly at night), having to wait longer before having another urination, and blood in the urine. If you notice any of these symptoms, you should make an appointment with a urologist as soon as possible.
If you have any of these symptoms and are under the age of 40, you should see your urologist immediately to ensure that the problems you’re experiencing aren’t being caused by something more serious. Prostate cancer is rare in men younger than 40, but it is critical to get evaluated as soon as possible in these cases.
How is Prostatic Hyperplasia Diagnosed?
The doctor will conduct a physical exam of your abdomen and pelvis, as well as a rectal exam. This exam is done by inserting a finger into your rectum. The doctor will feel for enlarged or abnormal tissue, as well as for any lumps in the gland. Although this is often a very quick procedure, it may take a bit longer if any abnormal tissue is detected.
The doctor will evaluate your prostate gland and may take samples of your prostate tissue to rule out cancer. Other tests that may be ordered could include a PSA blood test or a cystoscopy.
Treating Prostatic Hyperplasia
Treating BPH depends on the severity of the symptoms. The most common treatment options include medication, minimally invasive procedures, and surgery. Certain medications can shrink the prostate gland and reduce the symptoms of BPH.
These drugs include alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. While urinary incontinence due to BPH can be managed with medications, lifestyle changes, and minimally invasive procedures, you should ask a urologist to help you determine the best option.
Minimally invasive surgical procedures like UroLift are highly effective treatment options for men with BPH, especially when other treatments do not work or are not expected to work. Procedures like UroLift can help eliminate the problems stemming from BPH without subjecting the patient to major surgery.
UroLift works by inserting a small implant that’s designed to keep the tissue from an enlarged prostate out of the way, freeing the blockage to the urethra and alleviating symptoms.
Prostatectomy and BPH
A prostatectomy is a surgery used to treat more severe cases of BPH. The surgeon removes part or all of the prostate gland. Part of the gland is removed if it is inflamed and enlarged. In rare cases, the entire prostate gland is removed if it is cancerous.
These surgeries involve the removal of the prostate gland. Depending on the situation, a section may be removed, or the entire gland. Minimally invasive procedures like UroLift are often preferable as they’re less destructive to the prostate.
Wrapping Up
If you don’t have BPH yet, you should know that there are some things you can do to prevent it or at least reduce your chances of having it in the future. This can be achieved by following a healthy lifestyle of moderate exercise and maintaining a healthy diet.
On the other hand, if you have BPH, you’ll want to get in touch with an experienced urologist and explore treatment options like UroLift. Once you have a game plan, you’ll be well on your way to putting the uncomfortable symptoms of BPH behind you!
Is BPH Affecting Your Quality of Life? Call Z Urology and Make an Appointment!
We know that every case of BPH is unique, which is why we take time to assess each individual case of BPH to recommend the best possible treatment option. At Z Urology, we take the time to listen to you and your concerns. If you are new to our practice, you should know that we have some of the most talented urologists in South Florida on our team.
BPH, while not typically considered to be particularly dangerous, is a serious problem that can affect your quality of life. Once you’re a patient at Z Urology, you will have the confidence of knowing that you will always receive world-class care as our team takes every patient seriously.
Don’t let BPH keep affecting your quality of life, it’s time to call the best urologists in South Florida. It’s time to call Z Urology!
We can’t wait to hear from you!
by DWM | Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Z Urology is a South Florida leader in using Rezum® Water Vapor Therapy to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia aka BPH. To know what Rezum® Water Vapor Therapy can do, you must first learn what it is meant to treat. The Rezum® Therapy, conducted here at Z Urology is done to treat BPH.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the excess growth of prostate tissue that compresses and obstructs the urethra, reducing the flow of urine from the bladder and sometimes blocking it entirely. Symptoms include waking up multiple times during the night to urinate; frequency, urgency, irregular and weak urinary flow; anxiety; challenges with sexual function and limitations on daily activities.
Using Rezum® Therapy is a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment designed to relieve BPH symptoms by reducing the extra prostate tissue causing the problems being experienced.
How Does it Work?
Rezum® Therapy is a treatment that is performed in an outpatient setting. It uses the stored thermal energy in water vapor to treat the extra prostate tissue that is causing the symptoms.
Who Benefits from the Procedure?
It is males that benefit the most from the treatment. And most typically, it was men who have elected to discontinue or who have not taken their take BPH medications. The next group is those who are not receptive to other surgical BPH procedures. And last are the guys who have shown that they are not bothered by the symptoms enough to elect an invasive surgical procedure.
What are the Side Effects?
Most reported side effects are mild / moderate in severity and typically disappear within a few weeks. The most frequent side effect are urinary symptoms. This includes frequency of urination, the urgency to go, discomfort during urination, or blood in the urine.
How Soon Before the Results?
One can expect gradual Improvements from the symptoms being suffered following the Rezum® procedure. After two weeks, significant symptom improvement is seen. But always keep in mind that responses to treatments vary.
Remember, Z Urology not only does Rezum® Therapy, but also provides state-of-the-art urologic care in the South Florida area with a focus on both male and female urology. Our practice specializes in all urologic procedures, specifically, minimally invasive methods. Our three locations to choose from are located in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs and Pompano Beach.
We specialize in bladder issues, erectile dysfunction (ED), prostate issues, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, stone disease, BPH, male infertility, pyeloplasty, Peyronie’s disease, and ureteral reimplantation.
by joshw | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
When looking up who the leading urologists are in Coral Springs, Florida, there really is only one answer. As a matter of fact, when looking up the leading urologist in all of South Florida there also is only one answer. If you need a hint, the answer is Z Urology! So how did Z Urology become the leaders?
Z Urology was founded in 2005 by Dr. Michael P. Zahalsky. The offices have grown adding amazing doctors Mini Varghese, MD, Christopher Hollowell, MD, FACS, MD, Michael Tyler, MD and Laurel Sofer, MD along with a team of dynamic Physician Assistant’s. Z Urology prides itself on providing “state of the art” urologic care to South Florida with a focus on both male and female urology. The practice specializes in all urologic procedures specifically minimally invasive methods. Z Urology’s goal is to provide exceptional urologic care, tertiary academic medicine to our South Florida community.
Dr. Z recognizes the importance of the patient / provider relationship. Z Urology strives to provide patients with a top-quality, comfortable experience whether in the office, the hospital, or the skilled nursing facility. They recognize the importance of communication and meeting the needs of all patients. In doing so, the staff speaks a variety of languages that include English, Spanish, and Creole.
Did you know that Z Urology always has one of our practitioners available to patients via on-call phone access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? The practice is completely electronic, including the medical records system and there is access to each patient’s medical history if needed.
What Services Does the Leading Urologist Offer?
There are many services that Z Urology and it’s doctors offer to those in need in Coral Springs, Florida. Services (and treatments) include:
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia aka BPH (Rezum & UroLift),
- DAVINCI Robotic Surgery (Radical Prostatectomy, Simple Prostatectomy, Radical and Partial Nephrectomy, Urinary Reconstruction)
- Kidney & Bladder Stones (Laser Lithotripsy, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy)
- Men’s & Women’s Sexual Health (Erectile Dysfunction, Male Infertility, Penile Prosthesis, Sexual Dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease)
- Urinary Dysfunction (Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infections, Bladder & Urethral Slings, Interstitial Cystitis)
- Urinary Reconstruction (Bladder Fistula, Bladder Mesh Revision, Bladder & Urethral Slings, Pyeloplasty, Ureteral Reimplantation)
- Neurogenic Bladder
- PRO-NOX
- Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Vasectomies
Please keep in mind that Z Urology, the leading urologists in South Florida, not only specialize in all of these procedures, but also in the brand new cutting edge Rezum Procedure, but also specializes in all urologic procedures, specifically, minimally invasive methods. Procedures include bladder issues, erectile dysfunction (ED), prostate issues, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, stone disease, male infertility, pyeloplasty, Peyronie’s disease, and ureteral reimplantation.
If you are in need of a urologist in South Florida, then contact Z Urology for a team that is dedicated to delivering world-class expertise in urology, along with an unwavering commitment to their patients. Our three locations to choose from are located in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs and Pompano Beach.
If you are suffering in any way from any of these issues, now is the time to make an appointment with Z Urology. If by chance you can not make it in right away, you also have the option of a telemedicine visit.
Telemedicine visits are available to all patients, new and established. Please keep in mind that you must first call the office at 954-714-8200 to schedule an appointment. You cannot click on the telemedicine link and enter the waiting room unless you have a scheduled appointment.
Also, to avoid unexpected charges, it is recommended that one calls their health insurance provider prior to booking to ensure that Telemedicine Visits with your Urology provider are a covered service. Otherwise, you may receive a bill for the service cost.
by joshw | Nov 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Is the new Rezum Procedure a miracle cure for BPH? Well, it might very well be. And the patients that have had the procedure here at Z Urology would attest to that.
To know what the Rezum procedure does, let’s first go over some facts. The prostate is an organ in men that surrounds the urethra. As it grows, it impinges or compresses the urethra and makes it difficult to urinate causing some significant, irritating symptoms. An enlarged prostate, also known as BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), is a condition many men face as they get older. It affects half of men by age 60 and a whopping 70% of men over 60.
Unfortunately, BPH sneaks up on a lot of men, who soon realize they are having to use the restroom all the time, especially at night. Getting up once or twice now becomes three or four times.
Introducing the ‘miracle’, Rezum Water Vapor Therapy.
Rezum Water Vapor Therapy is a new solution that actually treats enlarged prostates, not just the symptoms. The therapy works as steam is injected into the prostate where it destroys the excess prostate tissue. The body then reabsorbs the tissue to open the urinary tube allowing the urine to come out in a freer manner.
Clinical studies support that Rezum Therapy relieves BPH symptoms safely and effectively, eliminating the need for BPH medications while also preserving sexual function. It helps most men see symptom improvement within a few weeks and return to regular activities within a few days after treatment.
Rezum Water Vapor Therapy is covered by most commercial and Medicare plans. Visit ZUrology.com to learn more about the procedure and how we can help you solve the BPH nightmare.
Please keep in mind that Z Urology not only specializes in the brand new cutting edge Rezum procedure but also specializes in all urologic procedures, specifically, minimally invasive methods. Procedures include bladder issues, erectile dysfunction (ED), prostate issues, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, stone disease, male infertility, pyeloplasty, Peyronie’s disease, and ureteral reimplantation.
If you are in need of a urologist in South Florida, then contact Z Urology for a team that is dedicated to delivering world-class expertise in urology, along with an unwavering commitment to their patients. Our three locations to choose from are located in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs and Pompano Beach.
by joshw | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
To know what Rezum® therapy can do, you must first learn what it is meant to treat. The Rezum® Water Vapor Therapy, which is conducted here at Z Urology is done to treat BPH.
BPH is excess growth of prostate tissue that compresses and obstructs the urethra, reducing the flow of urine from the bladder and sometimes blocking it entirely. Symptoms include waking up multiple times during the night to urinate; frequency, urgency, irregular and weak urinary flow; anxiety; challenges with sexual function and limitations on daily activities.
Rezum® is a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment designed to relieve BPH symptoms by reducing the extra prostate tissue causing the problems being experienced.
How Does it Work
Rezum® is a treatment for BPH that is performed in an outpatient setting. It uses the stored thermal energy in water vapor to treat the extra prostate tissue that is causing the symptoms.
Who Can Benefit from the Procedure
Those who benefit most, are men who have elected to discontinue or who have not taken their take BPH medications. Those who are not receptive to other surgical BPH procedures. And guys who have shown that they are not bothered by symptoms enough to elect an invasive surgical procedure.
What are the Side Effects
Most reported side effects are mild to moderate in severity and are typically resolved within a few weeks. The most frequent side effect being urinary symptoms such as frequency, urgency, discomfort during urination, or blood in the urine.
How Soon Before I See Results
Improvement for the symptoms being suffered following the procedure is gradual. Significant symptom improvement is typically seen in as soon as two weeks. Keep in mind though, that responses to the treatment vary.
Remember, Z Urology not only does Rezum® therapy, but also provide state-of-the-art urologic care in the South Florida area with a focus on both male and female urology. Our practice specializes in all urologic procedures, specifically, minimally invasive methods. Our three locations to choose from are located in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs and Pompano Beach.
We specialize in bladder issues, erectile dysfunction (ED), prostate issues, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, stone disease, BPH, male infertility, pyeloplasty, Peyronie’s disease, and ureteral reimplantation.
hyperplasia is one of the most common causes of male urinary incontinence. It occurs when the prostate gland enlarges and presses against the urethra – the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of your body. This often happens as men age, but it can also be a result of chronic inflammation or another underlying condition.
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