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Resources - benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); Prostate enlargement
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The following organization provides information on benign prostatic hyperplasia (
- National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse - www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/prostateenlargement/index.htm
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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 »
A Close Look at the Medications Used for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia...
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 »
Identifying and Treating BPH (Enlarged Prostate)
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 »
Finasteride, Prostate Growth... and Cancer Risk
A fascinating study out of the National Cancer Institute has significant implications for men at risk for prostate cancer and men with... Read more »
How Does Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Affect Me?
The prostate is located immediately beneath the bladder, and surrounds the urethra, the structure that brings the urine from the bladder to... Read more »
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Introduction to Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hyperplasia is a general medical term referring to an abnormal increase in cells. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is noncancerous cell growth of... Read more »
Tests for Enlarged Prosate
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
General Lifestyle RecommendationsCertain lifestyle changes may help relieve symptoms and are particularly important for men who choose to avoid... Read more »
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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 »
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 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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