Alcohol is a diuretic, so it increases the amount of urine that enters your bladder. Alcohol can directly cause the bladder neck to constrict, making urination more difficult and the bladder less efficient. Alcohol also can hinder the ability of the prostate muscle to relax, further irritating the bladder and making benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarge prostate symptoms worse. Finally, with an obstructed urinary tract, alcohol can trigger a complete blockage.
So, men with BPH should limit alcohol consumption. Small amounts of alcohol may be helpful for the cardiovascular system; larger amounts are not good for many reasons.
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