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Diagnostics of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in Israel.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is asymptomatic in some cases. For the timely detection of prostate adenoma, urologists recommend to undergo an examination twice a year for men from the age of 45. Men suffering from BPH should be diagnosed once a year.
BPH diagnostics is the first stage of treatment. In Israeli clinics innovative diagnostic equipment is used, which helps a doctor to make an accurate diagnosis, to find methods of treatment and to cure a patient.
Methods for BPH diagnostics in Israeli clinics
For the diagnosing of prostate adenoma, urologists of Israel apply their own innovative methods and modern techniques. Diagnostic programs in Israeli clinics are characterized by the quickness and clarity of the diagnosis that make a patient’s treatment efficient, effective and raise chances for complete recovery even in BPH advanced forms.
For an accurate diagnosis and the appointment of an effective treatment plan for prostate adenoma, a patient must undergo:
Urologist consultation
During the consultation, a doctor conducts a patient interview (anamnesis). An urologist asks a number of questions about the frequency of urination, the nature of the symptoms, the period of the first symptoms and their evolution before request, cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia in family.
Laboratory analysis
For an accurate diagnosis of prostate adenoma, an important role is played by urinalysis and a blood test for the level of PSA (prostate-specific antigen). Urologists recommend taking PSA test to men over 50 every year. Urinalysis may indicate infection and includes a test for determining the volume of excreted urine, a test for the rate of emptying and a test for urine stream pressure.
Finger rectal examination
This method of diagnosis allows a doctor to determine the size and consistency of the prostate, to distinguish benign prostatic hyperplasia from prostate cancer. The method is based on probing the prostate through the rectum.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is the most commonly used, safe and inexpensive instrumental diagnostic method. Ultrasound can determine the exact size and location of the tumor.
TRUS (transrectal ultrasound)
It is one of the types of ultrasound examination. The method is based on conducting a survey using a special sensor that is injected through the rectum. It helps to better examine the prostate tissue.
Prostate biopsy
It is the next step of the diagnostics. The doctor prescribes this type of diagnosis in cases of suspected prostate cancer.
According to the results of diagnostic procedures a doctor finds and makes the most effective treatment plan.
Check-up program for BPH diagnostics in Israel
The Israeli clinics offer a Check-up program for the diagnostics of the urogenital system, which includes all the necessary tests and examinations. The check-up program lasts 3-4 hours. The aim of the program is to identify the pathological processes of the disease, when they do not have outbreaks and symptoms yet.