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This may be recommended if the symptoms are mild or if the patient is not troubled by them.

The doctor will give advice about various small lifestyle changes that might help; for example, trying not to drink large volumes of fluid in the evenings, and that tea, coffee and alcohol can worsen symptoms, especially urgency and frequency of urination.

At regular intervals (usually yearly), there should be a check-up that will include the DRE examination and a PSA test in most cases.