Most men notice they pass a reduced stream of urine as they get older.  However, some men may also notice that they take some time to get going, and the stream may stop and start.  They may dribble after finishing and are often left with a feeling that their bladder is not completely empty.  They may need to urinate very frequently, and may need to get up several times in the night.

Some sufferers become reluctant to go out of the home, because of needing to go to the toilet so often.  They become tired through lack of sleep, and feel in constant discomfort.

Very occasionally, they become unable to pass urine at all.  The bladder becomes very swollen, full and uncomfortable.  If this occurs men should seek urgent medical attention.

Painful urination and fever or chills may be due to a urinary infection, often a consequence of prostate enlargement in men.  Men experiencing these symptons should seek urgent medical attention.

Summary of Common Symptoms of Prostate Problems:

• weakening of the urine stream
• frequent or urgent urination
• difficulty starting urination (hesitancy)
• dribbling after urination has finished
• urination several times through the night (nocturia)
• feeling that bladder is not completely empty