Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments: By Anjali Srivastava Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition that affects many men as they age, involving ...
Some studies show that use of transurethral resection of the prostate, long the gold standard for managing enlarged prostates, is in decline, but it still remains the most popular choice among ...
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, is the most common benign tumor found in men. BPH produces symptoms by obstructing the flow ...
Your urologist will use several tests to determine how severe your BPH is and whether it affects your bladder health. They may recommend watchful waiting if your BPH is mild. Watchful waiting means ...
More than 50% of men over the age of 50 experience benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. Shammai Rockove, MD, FACS, from The Center for Men’s & Women’s Urology, joined us to share what BPH is and the ...
Credit: Getty Images Understanding the differences in these 2 conditions can help you and your doctor choose the best treatment and manage your condition effectively. Our easy-to-read fact sheets ...
Drug Used for Enlarged Prostate Tied to High Glaucoma Risk The use of alpha-blockers for benign prostatic hyperplasia is tied to an increased risk of developing acute angle-closure glaucoma, a study ...