Bladder Wall Thickening
Bladder wall thickening may signify various medical conditions, including infection and prostate gland enlargement. However, it is a condition primarily found in men and women. The enlargement of the bladder forces it to work harder to perform its usual work, which is to expel waste products in the form of urine. As a result, the bladder wall grows thicker when benign prostatic hyperplasia is not addressed promptly.
A male patient with an enlarged prostate may be prescribed an anticholinergic drug when bladder wall thickening starts to cause lower urinary tract symptoms such as urge incontinence. Doctors typically recommend constant monitoring and testing for non-cancerous prostate enlargement with minor symptoms. Aggressive treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia are unnecessary and may cause more discomfort in patients.
Furthermore, bladder outlet obstruction characterized by a blockage at the base of the bladder may exacerbate urinary issues associated with an enlarged prostate. To relieve patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, they must undergo pharmacologic therapy as prescribed by a doctor. Surgery is also a treatment option to avoid further damage to the urethra and restore normal urinary function.
