Prostatic hyperplasia is a slow, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. As the gland swells it squeezes the urine tube, turning normal bathroom visits into a daily strategy game.

The first hint is a delayed start. You stand, wait, and the stream begins only after a few extra seconds of concentration.

Weak flow follows. The urine comes out slower, stops and starts, and sometimes finishes with a dribble that stains underwear.

Frequency climbs. You go every hour or two, yet each trip yields a small amount, leaving you feeling cheated.

Night trips multiply. Two or more awakenings become routine, even when you stop drinking hours before bed.

Urgency can ambush you. A sudden “got to go now” feeling arrives with little warning, and holding it feels impossible.

In later stages, you may feel the bladder is still full after going, or you need to push to finish. Complete blockage is rare but is an emergency.