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Cause Prostatitis
Risk Factors
Age
Age 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 cause symptoms before age 40.
Family History
A family history of BPH appears to increase a man's chance of developing the condition.
Heart Disease Risk Factors and BPH
Some evidence indicates that the same risk factors associated with heart disease may increase the risk of developing BPH. These risk factors include obesity, high blood...
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Erectile Dysfunction, Bladder Problems and Your Prostate
Many men are bothered with urinary problems along with their erectile dysfunction. It has been shown that severe problems with BPH or... Read more »
From Our Sources
Acute Prostatitis: An Overview
Acute prostatitis is an infection of the prostate gland in young or middle age men. Just for review, the prostate gland is a chestnut sized... Read more »
Chronic Prostatitis: An Overview
The term "chronic prostatitis" describes a somewhat vague and poorly understood condition that affects many men, usually in young or middle age. ... Read more »
Prostatitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate.There are three types of prostatitis:1. Acute infectious prostatitis2. Chronic infectious... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? The prostate is a small gland approximately the size and shape of a walnut. It sits directly below the bladder, in front of the rectum.... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate and Incontinence
By Jasmine Schmidt, HealthCentral's Incontinence Expert Although women are twice as likely as men to experience incontinence, that doesnt mean... Read more »
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