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Introduction
Hyperplasia is a general medical term referring to an abnormal increase in cells. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is noncancerous cell growth of the prostate gland. It is the most common noncancerous form of cell growth in men and usually begins with microscopic nodules in younger men. BPH is not a precancerous condition and does not lead to prostate cancer.
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BPH: Enlarged Prostate
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a common phenomenon among older men. It basically is the non-cancerous enlargement of the... Read more »
How Does Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Affect Me?
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A Close Look at the Medications Used for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia...
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Identifying and Treating BPH (Enlarged Prostate)
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Erectile Dysfunction, Bladder Problems and Your Prostate
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Bladder stones
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stones - bladder; Urinary tract stones; Bladder calculiTreatmentDrinking 6 - 8 glasses of water or more per day to increase urinary output may help... Read more »
Bladder outlet obstruction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is a blockage at the base of the bladder that reduces or prevents the flow of urine into the urethra, the tube that... Read more »
BPH: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); Prostate enlargementInformationThe following organization provides information on... Read more »
Q&A: How to remedy a prolapsed bladder after surgery
One woman wants to know whether she has to undergo surgery again after a recurring bladder prolapse. According to Doctor Ahmad Hamidinia, there is a... Read more »
FDA approves gel for overactive bladder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new topical gel to help treat symptoms of overactive bladder. Gelnique is a once-daily topical... Read more »
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