Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most important cause of bladder outlet obstruction in elderly males leading to chronic straining and difficulty in micturition, which can precipitate inguinal hernia.
Does prostate affect hernia?
In recent years, the incidence of patients with prostate cancer has increased, and inguinal hernias are also common in prostate cancer patients. In addition, currently inguinal hernia is considered as one of the long-term complications of radical prostatectomy [2].
What problems can BPH cause?
Complications of an enlarged prostate can include:
- Sudden inability to urinate (urinary retention). You might need to have a tube (catheter) inserted into your bladder to drain the urine. ...
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs). ...
- Bladder stones. ...
- Bladder damage. ...
- Kidney damage.
