Most sufferers of benign prostatic hyperplasia do not develop complications, but when they do, the consequences can be severe and surgical intervention is often required. The most common complications of BPH include urinary stones, kidney or bladder damage, urinary...
The exact cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia is largely unknown, but experts believe that the effect of aging on male sex hormones may play an important role. There are two main growth periods that the prostate goes through, the first is during puberty and the...
Common symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia include leakage of urine, incomplete emptying of the bladder, the need to strain when urinating, blood in the urine, the sudden urge to urinate, pain when urinating, pain after ejaculating, a weak urinary stream,...
Both benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer are characterized by an enlarged prostate and are accompanied by a variety of urinary symptoms. The early symptoms of these two conditions are fairly similar and include increased urinary frequency, both during the...
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement or simply BPH, is a relatively common condition that affects approximately one-third of men above the age of 50. BPH refers to an enlarged prostate, which can affect an individual’s ability to...
