BPH is the non-malignant enlargement of the prostate, frequently occurring in men over the age of 50. The enlargement can result in a gradual squeezing of the urethra, sometimes causing difficulty in urinating. The symptoms can include a hesitant, interrupted, weak stream, urgency and leaking or dribbling and more frequent urination, especially at night. BPH can affect the psychological welfare and sexual life of those with the condition, thereby reducing quality of life. BPH is the most common benign disease occurring in men over the age of 50, and increases in prevalence with age.
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy. as men age, their prostrate may enlarge. This may cause difficulty starting and completely stopping the urinary stream, painful urination, decreased pressure in stream, incomplete emptying and frequency. If cancer is not present, this condition is known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Various types of surgery, the most common is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), or hormonal therapy are the usual forms of treatment.
A noncancerous condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH.
enlarged prostate; appears to be part of the natural aging process
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy. Enlargement of the prostate.
Benign prostatic hyperplasiaorhypertrophy An enlargement ofthe prostate due to excessive growth of normal cells.
enign rostatic ypertrophy - Fifty to sixty percent of all U.S. males over 40 years of age have enlarged prostates. Carbon
a common condition of the prostate, also know as enlarged prostate. As men get older, the prostate often enlarges. It may grow to a stage where it constricts the urethra causing problems passing urine. It is a separate condition from prostate cancer, but it can exist alongside prostate cancer.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
benign prostate hyperplasia. enlargement of the prostate gland. This condition occurs as a result of aging in men. The prostate gland swells to a size that reduces the urine flow and prevents the bladder from completely emptying, causing frequent and sometimes difficult urination.
Enlargement of the prostate gland with no cancer. Return to previous page
Benign prostatic hypertrophy. A condition caused by an enlarged prostate gland, which presses on the urethra and causes the need to urinate frequently.
A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can cause narrowing or closure of the urethra.
See benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia. A noncancerous condition related to aging in men whereby the prostate gland swells, usually to a size that reduces the urine flow and prevents the bladder from emptying completely, causing frequent and difficult urination.
The non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, fairly common in men over age 50.
Benign prostatic hypertrophy. A non-cancerous condition in which the prostate grows and pushes against the urethra and the bladder blocking the flow of urine. BPH does not progress into prostate cancer, generally.
