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BPH, sometimes known as benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic obstruction, is an overgrowth of cells of the prostate gland that blocks the flow of urine, making it difficult to pass urine. |
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Causes |
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BPH is not disease it’s a aging phenomena like getting gray hair or wearing glasses. |
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It has been established without doubt that BPH is related to TESTOSTERONE hormonal (androgens) imbalance with aging. |
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Symptoms |
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Difficulty in starting to urinate and a need to strain in order to start urinating. |
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A weak flow of urine. |
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A tendency for the flow of urine to stop and start. |
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Feelings that you have not emptied your bladder even after you’ve just been to the bathroom. |
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A feeling that you need to visit the bathroom urgently and difficulty in "holding on". |
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The need for more frequent visits to the bathroom and, in particular, a need to get up during the night. |
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Tendencies to continue to dribble urine after you have finished in the bathroom. |
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