• What happens if you leave an enlarged prostate untreated?

I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. What happens if you leave an enlarged prostate untreated?

3 Answers

  • Family Practitioner
  • Bronx, NY

It may continue to get larger

  • Family Practitioner
  • WOODINVILLE, WA

It depends, If you have a problem passing urine then you can develop urinary retention. Also not being able to empty your bladder fully can damage your kidneys you need to make sure the enlarged prostate is not due to cancer.

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Urinary retention and high risk of damaged kidney from infection.

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