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Swollen prostate Report

An enlarged prostate means the gland has grown bigger. Prostate enlargement happens to almost all men as they get older. As the gland grows, it can press on the urethra and cause urination and bladder problems.


What we've learned from patients who report Swollen prostate

Symptom severities

Moderate
3
Mild
3
None
2

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Swollen prostate

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Swollen prostate
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Flomax 5   Flomax: 83%
Avodart 3   Avodart: 50%
Proscar 3   Proscar: 50%
Uroxatral 2   Uroxatral: 33%
finasteride 2   finasteride: 33%
Saw palmetto 1   Saw palmetto: 17%

Report created on February 11, 2012.