BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. It is common in older men. By approximately age 60, more than half of men have BPH. The chances of having BPH increase to 90 percent by the age of 85. This enlargement usually causes squeezing of the urethra which affects the urinary system. In turn, difficulty urinating or other urinary problems can occur. BPH is not a sign of cancer nor does it lead to cancer, but it is possible to have Prostate Cancer and BPH at the same instance.
BPH is treated by a urologist with watchful waiting, minimally-invasive treatments, medical treatments like a series of drugs, or surgical procedures.
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