Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Introduction to Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate gland begins to enlarge gradually causing difficulty in urination. The prostate gland is found between the bladder and urethra. Prostate glands tend to enlarge during the middle age in adults and this is especially noted in individuals above the age of 50 years. Increase in the size of these prostate glands can compress the urethra leading to reduced flow and force of urine. The terms ’benign’ refers to the enlargement of glands which is not caused by cancer or infection and ‘hyperplasia’ refers to enlargement.1 Treatment include watchful waiting, lifestyle modification, medication and surgery. Complication leads to inability to urinate and urinary infection. Prolong urinary obstruction also leads to kidney damage in certain cases.2
Causes of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Causes are not clear but studies show that it may be due to changes induced by hormones, especially testosterone. Testicles play a vital role in the growth of the gland and abnormalities in the functioning of these organs can lead
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Choice of the treatment depends upon the severity of the symptoms and the presence of other complications.
Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: November 20, 2009