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Enlarged prostate



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Enlarged prostate

Alternative Names:

BPH; Benign prostatic hypertrophy (hyperplasia); Prostate - enlarged


Symptoms:


Less than half of all men with BPH have symptoms of the disease, which include:


Signs and tests:

Aftertaking a complete medical history, your doctor will perform a digital rectal exam to feel the prostate gland.The following tests may also be performed:

  • Urine flow rate
  • Post-void residual urine test to see how muchurine is left in your bladder after urination
  • Pressure flow studies to measure the pressure in the bladder as you urinate
  • An IVP (an x-ray study) to confirm BPH or look for blockage
  • Urinalysis to check for blood or infection
  • Urine culture to check for infection
  • Voiding cystourethrogram
  • A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test to screen for prostate cancer
  • Cystoscopy

In addition, you may be asked to complete aform to evaluate the severity of your symptoms and their impact on your daily life. Your score may be compared to past records to determine if the condition is getting worse.


References:

Hormone Foundation. Hormones & you. Patient information page. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005; 90(10):2.

AUA Practice Guidelines Committee. AUA guideline on management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (2003). Chapter 1: Diagnosis and treatment recommendations. J Urol. 2003 Aug; 170:530-47.

Bent S, Kane C, Shinohara K, et. al. Saw Palmetto for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. NEJM. 2006; 354:557-566.




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