Prostatomegaly is a medical condition characterized by the enlargement of the [prostate]
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Symptoms
Enlargement of Prostate see Bladder outlet obstruction
Diagnosis
Prostatomegaly can be diagnosed through the use of an Ultrasonic scan
Treatment
In the acute situation, a flexible tube is passed up the urethra through the penis into the bladder to release urine, but if this is unsuccessful a large needle must be pushed through the lower wall of the abdomen into the bladder. In some cases drugs (e.g. finasteride, prazosin, terazosin) can be used to shrink the enlarged prostate slightly. Most cases require surgery once symptoms develop. The operation can vary from simply dilating the urethra, to scraping away the part of the prostate constricting the urethra by passing a specially shaped knife up it (transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)), or completely removing the gland.
Prevention
Template:There is no special prevention