10 Causes of Bladder Pain
Cause #5: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia occurs when there is noncancerous enlargement of the prostate causing symptoms such as inability to urinate, frequent urge to urinate, difficulty initiating a stream, weak stream, loss of bladder control, and nocturia. It can also lead to complications such as chronic kidney issues, bladder stones, and urinary tract infections.
When benign prostatic hyperplasia causes the inability to urinate, it can lead to acute urinary retention resulting in bladder pain. Treatment of this condition includes lifestyle changes, procedures, medication (alpha blockers or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors), and surgery.
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