“Should I have surgery for enlarged prostate?”

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“Should I have surgery for enlarged prostate?”

I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. Should I have surgery for enlarged prostate?

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**Dr. Prabhavathi Viralam** Family Practitioner Palm Beach Gardens, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. Prabhavathi Viralam Family Practitioner Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Only if symptomatic

**Dr. David C. Folkers** Surgeon Austin, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. David C. Folkers Surgeon Austin, TX

Only after trying several medications to relive symptoms.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Not necessarily if medication and changing diet works. Consult Functional Medicine.