The severity of symptoms depends on how enlarged the prostate gland is and how much it compress on your urethra (Part of the urinary tract). Do note, mild enlargement next to the urethra can cause more severe symptoms than a more significant enlargement in other parts of the prostate gland.

Some of the main signs of BPH:
⦁ Difficulty initiating urination
⦁ Weak urine stream
⦁ Dribbling at the end of urination
⦁ Increased urinating frequency
⦁ Difficulty in completely emptying your bladder while urinating.
⦁ and more.

BPH may not be life-threatening, but it causes significant discomfort, erectile dysfunction, increased risk of prostate cancer, can damage kidneys, cause urinary tract infections, and more.
Thus, all men above the age of 50 must go through a check-up for the condition even in the absence of any symptoms.
Doctors can effectively treat BPH with the help of medications like alpha-blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, and more. They may also recommend certain supplements, lifestyle interventions, and other non-pharmacological means of treatment. Only in some severe cases, one may need surgical intervention by a Urologist.
Seeking timely attention for BPH is essential as incomplete bladder emptying may further damage the bladder, and in more severe cases, it may even damage the kidneys.