Prostate Enlargement/BPH Health Center

Medical Reference Related to Prostate Enlargement/BPH

21. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Treatment Overview
    

    Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) focuses on reducing your symptoms; BPH cannot be cured.

22. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Medications
    

    Medications are sometimes used to help relieve bothersome, moderate to severe urination problems caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

23. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Topic Overview
    

    Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that occurs in almost all men as they age.

24. Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    

    During transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), an instrument is inserted up the urethra to remove the section of the prostate that is blocking urine flow.TURP usually requires hospitalization and is done using a general or spinal anesthetic.

25. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Cause
    

    Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is probably a normal part of the aging process in men, caused by changes in hormone balance and cell - growth factors.

26. Enlarged Prostate: Herbal Therapy - Topic Overview
    

    Herbal supplements that may be used to relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) include saw palmetto,beta-sitosterol,Pygeum africanum,and Cernilton. In general,the trials using these substances have been short,and self-improvement scores can be biased. Different preparations are available for each substance,and they are not always equivalent. So the results cannot be ...

27. Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    

    Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) may be done to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

28. Complications of Enlarged Prostate - Topic Overview
    

    Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) rarely has complications. When it does,they are often due to severe obstruction of the urine flow. These complications include: Complete blockage of the urethra (acute urinary retention,or AUR),which results in a complete inability to urinate. A tube called a catheter may be needed to drain urine from the bladder. Long-term,partial blockage of urine flow ...

29. Enlarged Prostate: Laser Therapy - Topic Overview
    

    Several laser methods for treating an enlarged prostate gland ( benign prostatic hyperplasia,or BPH ) are now being used. Laser therapy uses a laser beam to remove the part of the prostate that is blocking the urethra. The procedure is done under either a general or spinal anesthetic. Most men who have laser treatment of BPH are able to leave the hospital the same or the next day. While ...

30. Enlarged Prostate: Bathroom Tips - Topic Overview
    

    The following tips may make it easier to deal with your benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms. Practice "double voiding" by urinating as much as possible,relaxing for a few moments,and then urinating again. Try to relax before you urinate. Tension from worrying about your symptoms can make them worse. Anxiety may cause the smooth muscle in the prostate and the muscles at the opening ...