Take control of your bladder

If you, or a gentleman you know, is waking up frequently with a need to pass water, they may be suffering with BPH. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition that involves swelling of the prostate, which can press on the bladder, making it smaller and preventing it from draining properly. This can mean that many toilet trips are needed, when only one would do in the past.

- Nicola Parker

This can disrupt sleep, make men worry about how much fluid they are consuming and become an absolute nightmare on long drives or trips out. As we get older, we sometimes need to change our lifestyle to accommodate changes in our health, but it can be confusing.

If you have a diagnosis of BPH, there are number of things you can do to help to help yourself.

1. Reduce consumption of caffeinated drinks and alcohol, especially before bed.