All About The Health Condition That Put King Charles III In The Hospital

When dealing with benign prostatic hyperplasia, it’s important to seek treatment as soon as you notice any symptoms. While the symptoms in themselves can be pretty debilitating already, leaving them untreated can result in even more painful complications. With the royal family having a team of doctors at their disposal, it’s likely King Charles III got swift treatment after his diagnosis to prevent any complications — and it’s a good thing if he did, too.

According to the Mayo Clinic, leaving benign prostatic hyperplasia untreated can result in a slew of painful and potentially dangerous conditions, including urinary retention. Urinary retention, which is also a symptom of benign prostatic hyperplasia and can increase in severity if there’s a lack of treatment, can lead to hospitalization, where a catheter then needs to be inserted into the urethra to drain the trapped urine. Urinary retention can create other issues, including kidney damage. This happens due to the pressure the trapped urine exerts on these organs. If a bladder infection occurs because of urinary retention, it can also spread to the kidneys. 

Naturally, the bladder can also sustain some damage: when it’s not emptied completely on a regular basis, this can lead to an overall weaker bladder. Additionally, bladder stones can form, which can impact the urine and even lead to illness. Unsurprisingly, UTIs are also a complication to contend with when the bladder can’t properly empty itself.