Studies of the drug phenoxybenzamine, a non-specific alpha blocker, led to a better understanding of the control of the smooth muscle tone... Read more »
The prostate is located immediately beneath the bladder, and surrounds the urethra, the structure that brings the urine from the bladder to... Read more »
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that refers to the enlargement of the prostate, the walnut-sized gland that is part of... Read more »
We have heard so much lately about prostate cancer that perhaps it is time to turn back to the basics, and look at BPH (benign prostatic... Read more »
I was recently evaluating a patient for an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 5.0 ng/ml with no other medical problems. He was 55... Read more »
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When To Call A Professional Call your doctor if you have bothersome symptoms or if you notice blood in your urine. If your urine flow stops... Read more »
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The prostate is a male gland that secretes the fluid (a part of the semen) which carries sperm from the testicles during ejaculation.The prostate is... Read more »
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. However, the actual... Read more »
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ReferencesAbrams P, Chapple C, Khoury S, Roehrborn C, de la Rosette J; International Scientific Committee. Evaluation and treatment of lower urinary... Read more »
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Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are categorized either as voiding (formerly called obstructive) or storage (formerly called irritative) symptoms.... Read more »