Diseases
benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Overview
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — also called prostate gland enlargement — is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.
Symptoms
- frequent or urgent need to urinate
- increased frequency of urination at night (nocturia)
- difficulty starting urination
- weak urine stream or a stream that stops and starts
- dribbling at the end of urination, inability to completely empty the bladder.
Causes
- it isn't entirely clear what causes the prostate to enlarge. however, it might be due to changes in the balance of sex hormones as men grow older.
Risk factors
- aging, and obesity increases the risk of bph, while exercise can lower your risk
- family history.
- diabetes and heart disease.
Diagnosis
- digital rectal exam.
- urine test.
- prostate-specific antigen (psa) blood test.
- prostate biopsy.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — also called prostate gland enlargement — is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.
What are the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
frequent or urgent need to urinate, increased frequency of urination at night (nocturia), difficulty starting urination, weak urine stream or a stream that stops and starts, dribbling at the end of urination, inability to completely empty the bladder.
What causes benign prostatic hyperplasia?
it isn't entirely clear what causes the prostate to enlarge. however, it might be due to changes in the balance of sex hormones as men grow older.
Which medicines are used for benign prostatic hyperplasia?
alfuzosin, doxazosin, dutasteride, dutasteride-tamsulosin, finasteride, prazosin, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, silodosin, tadalafil, tamsulosin, terazosin
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