Alpha blockers: Relax the bladder neck muscles and prostate muscles for easier urination.

Alfuzosin . Doxazosin . Tamsulosin

5-alpha reductase inhibitors: Prevent hormonal changes and shrink the prostate.

Finasteride . Dutasteride

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): Whole except the outer part of the prostate is removed.

Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP): One or two cuts are made in the prostate.

Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT): Inner portion of the prostate is destroyed by inserting an electrode.

Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA): Excess prostate tissue blocking urine flow is destroyed by radio waves.

Laser therapy: Laser beams are used to destroy the overgrown prostate.

Prostate lift: Sides of prostate are compressed using special tags.

Embolization: Size of prostate is decreased by blocking the blood supply.

Open or robot-assisted prostatectomy: Prostate is removed by making an incision on lower abdomen.

Treatments (medications, procedure, etc.) and effectiveness reported by people on Patientslikeme.

Foods to eat:

• Food rich in vitamin C like broccoli, sprouts, cauliflower, and tomatoes
• Food rich in zinc: oyster, crab, baked beans and lamb

Foods to avoid:

• Processed food and junk food
• Food with caffeine like coffee, tea, and fizzy drinks
• Dairy products like milk and yogurt
• Foods which are spicy like sauce and pickle

Urologist

Specializes in the urinary tract disease.

Andrologist

Specializes in dealing with problems related to the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men.