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Enlarged Prostate Exam
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
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Diagnosis
Your doctor will ask questions to rate the severity of your urinary symptoms. The doctor will perform a digital rectal exam to feel the size, shape and consistency of the prostate gland. Usually, a sample of your urine will be examined for blood or evidence of infection.
Occasionally, your doctor may order tests, such as an ultrasound, to measure the amount of urine in your bladder, or a cytoscopy, in which a lighted tube is inserted through the penis into the bladder. Special tests...
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From Our Experts
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 »
Treating Elevated PSA with Antibiotics
A common reason to see the urologist is for an elevated PSA, or prostate specific antigen. A man's PSA can rise for a number of reasons.... Read more »
Is It Possible to Perform a Prostate Self Exam?
Dear Dr. Motola, Is is possible to perform a self exam of the prostate and if so, how can it be done? It is possible to perform a... Read more »
What is Prostatitis and How Can It Be Treated?
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, caused by several factors and resulting in three different conditions. It is the... Read more »
Can Anal Intercourse Harm an Enlarged Prostate?
Dear Dr. Motoloa, Can anal intercourse harm an enlarged prostate? The physical act of anal intercourse should not theoretically have... Read more »
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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 »
Complications of Enlarged Prostate
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Because BPH rarely causes serious complications, men usually have a choice between treating it or opting for watchful waiting:Watchful Waiting.... 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 »
Enlarged Prostate
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra, the tube through... Read more »
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 »
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