BPH Specialist in Boca Raton, FL 

David Schwartzwald, MD has practiced for more than 30 years and is Board Certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Diplomate of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Schwartzwald has been awarded the UroLift® Center of Excellence designation based on achieving a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System. Dr. Schwartzwald provides UroLift treatment for men throughout Palm Beach County seeking his help including those in Kings Point, Deerfield Beach, and Parkland at his urology clinic in Boca Raton, FL.

The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire was developed to measure the severity of your BPH symptoms.  Only your doctor can diagnose whether you have BPH and assess your individual condition. Take the quiz to learn more about your BPH condition today.

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What is BPH?

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older. BPH is a very common condition that affects over 42 million men in the US1 and over 660 million aging men worldwide.2.3 Over 40% of men in their 50s and over 70% of men in their 60s have BPH.2 While BPH is a benign condition and unrelated to prostate cancer, it can greatly affect a man’s quality of life.

As the prostate enlarges, it presses on and blocks the urethra, causing bothersome urinary symptoms. If left untreated, BPH can lead to permanent bladder damage.

Symptoms include:5,6

  • Frequent need to urinate both day and night
  • Weak or slow urinary stream
  • A sense that you cannot completely empty your bladder
  • Difficulty or delay in starting urination
  • Urgent feeling of needing to urinate
  • A urinary stream that stops and starts

Symptoms of BPH can cause loss of productivity, depression, and decreased quality of life.7

If you suffer from the above symptoms, you are not alone. BPH is the leading reason men visit a urologist.8

You can measure the severity of your BPH symptoms by taking the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire. Sharing this information with your physician will help them understand the severity of your symptoms.

normal prostate vs protate with BPH

Even watchful waiting has its risks. Bladder outlet obstruction could result in irreversible bladder damage if left untreated4

Bladder and Enlarged Prostate

References

  1. NeoTract US Market Model estimates for 2020, data on file.
  2. Berry, et al., Journal of Urology 1984
  3. US Census Bureau international database worldwide population estimates for 2020
  4. Tubaro, Drugs Aging 2003
  5. Rosenberg, Int J Clin Pract 2007
  6. Vuichoud, Can J Urol 2015
  7. Speakman, BJUI International 2014
  8. IMS Health NDTI Urology Specialty Profile Report 2013

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What Causes BPH?

It is not perfectly clear as to what leads the prostate to grow larger and larger during a man’s life. Significant growth during puberty is expected and completely normal, though research shows that the prostate again begins slowly increasing in size from age 25 and continues throughout the man’s life.

How Does Dr. Schwartzwald Diagnose BPH?

Men typically have the health of their prostate evaluated during yearly physical examinations with their physician. This simple screening is often able to detect superficial abnormalities of the prostate, such as unusually large sizing.

Patients who schedule a consultation with Dr. Schwartzwald regarding BPH will begin by thoroughly discussing their symptoms, personal medical history, and family medical history. A physical evaluation is often performed as well, and additional diagnostic tests may be ordered to analyze the functionality of the patient’s urinary system.

Do I Have to Undergo Treatment for BPH?

Not necessarily. Some patients may elect to hold off on treating their enlarged prostate and instead choose to monitor the progression of their symptoms over time. Dr. Schwartzwald will typically suggest more frequent checkups to regularly assess the health of the prostate and determine if the patient’s BPH is worsening.

While men can choose to avoid treating their BPH, it is highly encouraged to speak with a specialist about treatment options if symptoms caused by the condition are negatively affecting daily tasks and activities.

Is BPH Related to Prostate Cancer?

No. Because BPH is a benign condition, its symptoms have absolutely nothing to do with cancerous cell growth of the prostate.

Schedule Your BPH Treatment in Boca Raton, FL Today

If you are experiencing symptoms of BPH call (561) 939-0700 to meet with Dr. Schwartzwald at his urology clinc in Boca Raton, FLDr. Schwartzwald provides treatment to men throughout Palm Beach County seeking his help including those in Kings Point, Deerfield Beach, and Parkland.

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