Patient/caregiver was instructed upon lifestyle measures for individuals with BPH as follows: Practice timed voiding:  Timed voiding is a behavior therapy of bladder retraining. This technique allows an individual to void and empty the bladder on a timely schedule, but not waiting for the urge to urinate. Timed voiding helps to individuals with BPH, by promoting improved bladder emptying, reducing back-up of urine, and controlling the frequent urge to urinate. Also, by reducing the back-up [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon lifestyle measures for individuals with BPH as follows: Maintain warm environment: Cold weather can promote contraction of the prostate muscle. This results in the prostate pressing on to the urethra closely, obstruct the urine flow, and worsen symptoms of BPH in individuals with history. Warm temperatures promote relaxation of the prostate muscle, promotes urine flow, and improve the symptoms in individuals with history of BPH. Limit intake of caffeinated drinks: Caffeine [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon management measures for BPH as follows: Management measures for BPH essentially depend on the extent of symptoms and discomfort individuals present with. Minimal to mild symptoms: Individuals with minimal to mild symptoms can be managed by lifestyle modification measures, such as, bladder retraining, limiting intake of caffeinated drinks, and others. Mild to moderate symptoms: Individuals with mild to moderate symptoms can be managed with medication therapy. Some medications help with relaxing [...]