Although it's too early to be dreaming of a white Christmas, you might be dreaming of the times where you weren't getting up many times a night to go to the bathroom because of your BPH. For those who don't know, BPH stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia. It's a common condition in men in their 40s and older where the prostate grows larger in size and may interfere with urinary function (frequent urination especially at night, struggle to start and stop urinating, slow and poor urinary flow, sensation of remaining urine after having just gone, etc.). So, you can imagine that Frequent Urination can get in the way of men having a good night's rest and a sleep full of hopefully nice dreams.
Are you getting a good night's rest or is BPH getting in your way? Having a bed pan near your bed so that you can fall asleep faster after getting up could be one short term way to help, but ignoring your BPH or leaving it untreated could lead to worse problems down the line like kidney problems, sexual dysfunction and complete inability to urinate (which would constitute a medical emergency). It's important to see your doctor and consider your options based on the progression of BPH (mild, moderate, or severe).
If you're in the mild stage of BPH and you're starting to see your nights interrupted, it'll be good to think about making positive lifestyle modifications such as eating healthy, getting some physical activity, reducing excess weight, voiding techniques, pelvic floor exercises, and even natural plant based treatments for low risk and safe support so long as the ingredients are safe for you as determined by specialists based on your allergies and other medications you may be taking.
By taking a holistic approach to BPH, you can regain your quality of life! Remember to also check in with your mental health by gathering support from BPH communities, loved ones, and professional help. This Better Sleep Month and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, your BPH might no longer have to get in the way of a dreamy, good night's rest!
Are you getting a good night's rest or is BPH getting in your way? Having a bed pan near your bed so that you can fall asleep faster after getting up could be one short term way to help, but ignoring your BPH or leaving it untreated could lead to worse problems down the line like kidney problems, sexual dysfunction and complete inability to urinate (which would constitute a medical emergency). It's important to see your doctor and consider your options based on the progression of BPH (mild, moderate, or severe).
If you're in the mild stage of BPH and you're starting to see your nights interrupted, it'll be good to think about making positive lifestyle modifications such as eating healthy, getting some physical activity, reducing excess weight, voiding techniques, pelvic floor exercises, and even natural plant based treatments for low risk and safe support so long as the ingredients are safe for you as determined by specialists based on your allergies and other medications you may be taking.
By taking a holistic approach to BPH, you can regain your quality of life! Remember to also check in with your mental health by gathering support from BPH communities, loved ones, and professional help. This Better Sleep Month and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, your BPH might no longer have to get in the way of a dreamy, good night's rest!
