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Helping someone with an enlarged prostate isn’t easy. Your loved one may be embarrassed. He may not want to talk about it. Or, he may worry about treatment.
Men with enlarged prostate symptoms often don’t want to say anything to their loved ones, or even a doctor.
But if someone you love has signs of an enlarged prostate, he should see a doctor. An enlarged prostate is not usually dangerous. But an enlarged prostate and prostate cancer cause some of the same signs. Any man with urinary symptoms should get checked by his doctor.
It’s not dangerous, but an enlarged prostate can make it hard to live a normal life. Too many men suffer with symptoms when there are good treatments.
What should you do?
If your partner has an enlarged prostate, there are many things that you can do:
- Get him to see a doctor. This is key. A lot of men only go to the doctor after their partners ask them to go.
- Be aware of symptoms. Is he going to the bathroom more or spending more time in the bathroom? Does he seem anxious about going out or being far away from a bathroom? Does he sometimes have urine spots on his pants after going to the bathroom? These could be signs of an enlarged prostate.
- Get information. Learn the facts about an enlarged prostate and how it’s treated. Some men may not want to see a doctor because they think they’ll need surgery. If you can tell him about other treatments, he may be more willing to get medical help.
- Be supportive. Sexual problems can be caused by an enlarged prostate and some of its treatments. But problems caused by treatment usually don’t last. Keep in mind that he may be embarrassed about sexual side effects. Tell him that you understand.
- Encourage a healthy lifestyle. Some studies show that a healthy diet, high in fiber and low in fat, may help prevent an enlarged prostate. Exercise may also help. So, get active. For instance, ask him to take walks with you.
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