Prostate

Causes of enlarged prostate
Ageing and male hormones are the only proven risk factors for developing BPH.

Prevalence of enlarged prostate
There is no accepted definition of what comprises BPH. The first microscopic changes of hyperplasia tend to develop in the prostate around age 35.

Treatment of enlarged prostate
The main treatment options are watchful waiting, medication and surgery.

Course of an enlarged prostate
It is clear that BPH is not necessarily a progressive disease.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
BPH is the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

Symptoms of enlarged prostate
Symptoms can be related to the obstructive effect of prostate enlargement itself, to secondary effects of the obstruction on the bladder, or to the complications of BPH.

Diagnosis of enlarged prostate
Diagnosis of BPH is made based on medical history, physical examination and some confirmatory special tests.

Prevention of enlarged prostate
There is no viable way of preventing the development of BPH.

When to see a doctor (Enlarged prostate)
The acute (sudden) inability to pass urine is painful and will necessitate a hospital or doctor’s visit.