
Can Enlarge Prostrate Cause Bowel Obstructions?

Posted on
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Question : Can enlarge prostrate cause bowel ostructions
Brief Answer:
Extremely rare
Detailed Answer:
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Bowel obstructions due to enlarged prostate is extremely rare. However, it is not impossible, since a very massively enlarged bladder due to enlarged prostate can cause bowel obstruction. But, this is very very rare finding.
Usually, symptoms of enlarged prostate include weak urine stream, Hesitancy starting urine stream, Incomplete voiding sensation, Urinary Retention.
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