Getting up several times at night to pass urine, a weak stream, a feeling that the bladder never empties and dribbling afterwards are the signs that bring many men to ask about an enlarged prostate. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is very common as men get older, and it is not cancer. This guide explains the symptoms, causes and warning signs of an enlarged prostate, what helps, and the homeopathic medicines traditionally considered, along with how our specialists approach each person.
Wondering which of these medicines is right for you?
Every person with enlarged prostate (BPH) is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for enlarged prostate (BPH) for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH): quick answers
- What is it? A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that presses on the urine tube.
- Main symptoms: Weak stream, hesitancy, frequent urination, getting up at night, dribbling and a feeling of incomplete emptying.
- Who gets it? Most men as they age; it is common after the age of 50.
- Urgent signs: Being unable to pass urine, blood in the urine, or fever with burning and pain.
- Our approach: Meet our specialists for your personal best homeopathic remedy and a plan that supports your recovery.
About enlarged prostate (BPH)
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland below the bladder that surrounds the urethra. As men age, hormonal changes make the gland grow, and as it enlarges it squeezes the urethra, making it harder to pass urine. The bladder wall thickens and can become irritable, which causes frequency and urgency.
BPH is not cancer and does not make cancer more likely, but the symptoms can look the same, so a doctor will usually check the prostate and sometimes a PSA blood test. Untreated, severe BPH can lead to retention of urine, infections, bladder stones and kidney damage.
Common symptoms of enlarged prostate (BPH)
Symptoms vary from person to person. Common ones include:
- A weak or slow urine stream
- Difficulty starting to pass urine (hesitancy)
- A stream that stops and starts
- Needing to pass urine frequently, especially at night
- A sudden, urgent need to pass urine
- Dribbling at the end of urination
- A feeling that the bladder is not completely empty
- Repeated urinary infections in some men
Causes and risk factors of enlarged prostate (BPH)
There is rarely a single cause. Factors that may contribute include:
- Ageing and hormonal changes, especially in dihydrotestosterone
- A family history of BPH
- Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle
- Diabetes and heart disease
- Some medicines, such as decongestants and certain bladder medicines
- Chronic constipation, which can add pressure
- Less activity and excess alcohol or caffeine
- Having a normal functioning testicle, as the condition depends on male hormones
Warning signs and when to get urgent help
Please go to the nearest hospital emergency department immediately if there is:
- Being unable to pass urine at all, or severe pain in the lower abdomen with a full bladder
- Blood in the urine
- Fever with chills, burning urine and pain
- Back pain, leg weakness or unexplained weight loss
- A weak stream that is getting steadily worse (see a urologist soon)
Homeopathic medicines for enlarged prostate (BPH)
The medicines below are commonly considered in homeopathy for enlarged prostate (BPH), with the symptom picture traditionally associated with each. They are listed for general information, not as a prescription.
(1) Sabal serrulata: Frequent urination with a weak stream, getting up at night, and a feeling of weakness and coldness of the genitals.
(2) Conium maculatum: A stream that stops and starts, with hardness of the prostate and dribbling, in older men.
(3) Thuja occidentalis: A feeling of a drop in the urethra, with a split stream, frequent urging and a sensitivity to damp weather.
(4) Clematis erecta: A narrowing of the stream with dribbling and a burning feeling, and a drawing pain in the testicles.
(5) Chimaphila umbellata: Difficulty in passing urine, which is easier when standing with legs apart, with a feeling of a ball in the perineum.
(6) Pulsatilla: Frequent, urgent passing of urine with dribbling that is worse on lying and relieved in the open air.
(7) Populus tremuloides: Burning on urination and an enlarged prostate with discomfort at the end of passing urine.
(8) Selenium metallicum: Dribbling of urine after passing it, with weakness, tiredness and a low sexual desire.
(9) Ferrum picricum: Traditionally considered for BPH in elderly men, with frequent, difficult urination and weakness.
(10) Baryta carbonica: Enlarged prostate in older men with weak memory, chilliness and a slow, hesitant stream.
Homeopathic treatment of enlarged prostate (BPH) at Welling Homeopathy
These are only basic indications – many more homeopathic medicines are used for enlarged prostate (BPH), and the right one is chosen after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor.
Homeopathy is offered here as individualised, supportive care alongside your current treatment. Reliable scientific evidence that homeopathy treats enlarged prostate (BPH) is limited, so it should not replace a medical diagnosis or any treatment your doctor considers necessary. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it and with our specialists.
Meet our specialists to find your personal best homeopathic remedy and a care plan that supports your recovery. Please do not delay: the earlier you begin, the better. Read about our homeopathic care for enlarged prostate (BPH), contact a Welling clinic or call +91 80 80 850 950 for a consultation in person or online.
Self-care and lifestyle tips
These measures support general health and may ease symptoms, but they do not replace treatment when it is needed.
- Go to the toilet at regular times and take your time to empty the bladder fully.
- Limit fluids, tea, coffee and alcohol after the evening to reduce getting up at night.
- Treat constipation with fibre, fluids and exercise.
- Stay active, keep a healthy weight and do pelvic floor exercises.
- Review your medicines with your doctor, since some cold and allergy tablets can worsen symptoms.
- Have regular check-ups, including a PSA test and examination of the prostate if your doctor advises.
Frequently asked questions about enlarged prostate (BPH)
1. What is the best homeopathic medicine for an enlarged prostate?
There is no single best medicine. Sabal serrulata, Conium, Thuja and Clematis erecta are among those traditionally considered, but the right one depends on your symptoms and general health. Please consult our specialists rather than self-prescribing.
2. Can homeopathy shrink an enlarged prostate?
Homeopathy is offered as supportive care to ease urinary symptoms. Results vary, and reliable evidence that it shrinks the prostate is limited, so regular check-ups remain important.
3. Is an enlarged prostate cancer?
No. BPH is a benign enlargement. Prostate cancer is separate, but symptoms can look similar, so your doctor may check the prostate and a PSA blood test.
4. When is surgery needed for BPH?
When symptoms are severe, there is retention of urine, repeated infections, bladder stones or kidney problems, or medicines no longer help.
5. Can diet help BPH?
A diet with plenty of vegetables, fruit and fibre, with less alcohol and caffeine, and a healthy weight can help symptoms.
6. Why do I get up so often at night?
An enlarged prostate prevents the bladder from emptying completely, so it fills sooner. Drinking fluids late in the evening and conditions such as diabetes and sleep apnoea also contribute.
7. How do I book a consultation?
Call +91 80 80 850 950 to book a 1:1 consultation at a Welling clinic or online.
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
