My husband wakes up various times in the night to urinate, at first,
we thought it was because he had drunk a lot the night before, but
this is not the case, is this normal or should he seek advice from
his GP?
Men who wake up multiple times a night or must go urgently to urinate
could be suffering with an enlarged prostate or Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia (BPH). If this is the case, he should contact his GP who
can advise him on what further tests need to be done to positively
diagnose the condition.
Rezum, is a non-invasive vapour therapy available for treating lower
urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH and enlarged prostate.
This treatment uses steam to destroy excess prostate tissue relieving
associated symptoms.
Steam is injected into the prostate through a single-use device attached
to a urological endoscope, causing disruption to the cell membranes,
shrinking the prostate. This treatment relieves obstructive symptoms
without interfering with surrounding tissues that might impair sexual
function. There are no incisions or general anaesthetic, and patients
can return to their regular activities within a few days.
Get your husband to contact his GP for further information on whether
this a valid treatment option for him as it is not suitable for everyone.