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Benign Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
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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 completely, seek immediate care. You also should seek medical care if you experience symptoms of a urinary tract infection.
Prognosis
Medical and surgical treatments both are likely to relieve symptoms. Surgery is slightly more successful in relieving symptoms, but the risk of complications is greater.
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Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
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Causes of Enlarged Prostate
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AgeAge is the major risk factor for BPH. Over half of men develop BPH by age 60 and about 85% of men have BPH by age 85. It is uncommon for BPH to... Read more »
Lifestyle Changes for Enlarged Prostate
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgerySeveral surgical approaches are used to treat BPH. Reasons for performing prostate surgery include:Persistent or recurrent episodes of urinary... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia are not fully understood. Several theories have been proposed to explain benign cell growth in older... Read more »
Risk Factors for Enlarged Prostate
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A doctor makes a diagnosis of BPH based on description of symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and various blood and urine tests. The... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The two primary drug classes used for BPH are:Alpha-blockers. These drugs relax smooth muscles, especially in the bladder neck and prostate. They... Read more »
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