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Prostate Problems: Diagnosis & Treatment in Dubai

Prostate issues are among the most common reasons men in Dubai and across the UAE see a urologist. Dr. Shawket Alkhayal, a Consultant Urologist & Andrologist with 30+ years of experience and UK training, provides expert diagnosis and treatment for the full spectrum of prostate conditions at Novomed Men’s Health Clinic.

What Is the Prostate?

The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland, part of the male reproductive system, that produces fluid essential for fertility and surrounds the urethra at the bladder neck. It grows larger with age and can cause urine drainage problems very common after age 50.

What Are Prostate Problems?

In men under 50, prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) is the most common issue. In men over 50, prostate enlargement (BPH) is most common. Prostate cancer usually affects men over 50, though it can appear earlier in those with a strong family history.

Prostatitis: Three Types

  • Acute (severe) infectious prostatitis bacterial or viral, with sudden severe symptoms including fever, chills, low back pain, frequent/painful urination, weak stream, and urinary retention.
  • Chronic (long-lasting) bacterial prostatitis bacterial, worsened by stress, caffeine, nicotine and alcohol; symptoms include repeat bladder infections, frequent urination, and lower abdominal or back pain.
  • Non-bacterial prostatitis the most common type; not bacterial, so antibiotics don’t help. Worsened by stress and low sexual activity; infrequent ejaculation may cause duct clogging. It is not contagious, and symptoms overlap with BPH and urethritis, so a proper diagnosis is essential.

How Is Prostatitis Treated?

Bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics; recurring infections may require surgery to correct an underlying prostate defect. Non-bacterial prostatitis is managed with muscle-relaxing medicine, dietary changes, and warm baths.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

BPH is non-cancerous prostate enlargement, also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or obstruction. As the prostate enlarges, it presses on the urethra; the bladder wall thickens and may eventually weaken, failing to empty completely.

Symptoms of BPH

Frequent or urgent urination, trouble starting the stream, a weak stream, a feeling of incomplete emptying, small amounts of blood in the urine, and waking multiple times at night to urinate.

What Causes BPH?

The cause is not well understood. It occurs mainly in older men, and aging combined with testosterone is essential for prostate growth. BPH affects approximately 50% of men aged 51-60, rising to up to 90% of men over 80.

How Is BPH Treated?

Options range from watchful waiting with regular checkups, to medicines that shrink or relax the prostate, to surgery to remove part of the prostate.

When to See a Urologist

Frequent or painful urination with blood could signal bladder cancer and warrants an urgent doctor visit. Other symptoms warranting medical advice include difficulty passing urine, weak or stop-start flow, urgency and frequency, pain during urination or ejaculation, and nighttime urination.

Prevention

Lowering meat and dairy intake, reducing sugar and starch, moderate exercise, and regular ejaculation appear to contribute to prostate health. Prostate symptoms deserve a proper diagnosis, not guesswork. Book a consultation with Dr. Shawket Alkhayal at Novomed Men’s Health Clinic in Jumeirah 1, Dubai.

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