Burning on urination. Appears to be a part of the aging process. Medical history and physical exam by a doctor. The degree of difficulty BPH is causing you should be determined with a question and answer interview about your specific symptoms. This can help in making treatment decisions, and then after treatment, provide a good indication of degree of improvement.
Complications are rare, but are of great concern to patients.
Balloon dilatation of the prostate is sometimes effective in patients with mild obstruction. New surgery methods using lasers are under development. Treatment with medications is an option. Don't let the bladder become too full before emptying it. For an explanation of surgery and postoperative care, see Prostate-Gland Removal in Surgery section.