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benign prostate hyperplasia
be·nign pros·tate hy·per·pla·sia
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Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
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(enlarged prostate (bph)) The prostate is a gland in men. It helps make semen, the fluid that contains sperm. The prostate surrounds the tube that carries urine out of the body. As men age, their prostate grows bigger. If it gets too large, it can cause problems. An enlarged prostate is also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Most men will get BPH as they get older. Symptoms often start after age 50. BPH is not cancer, and it does not seem to increase your chance of getting prostate cancer. But the early symptoms are the same. Check with your doctor if you have A frequent and urgent need to urinate, especially at night; Trouble starting a urine stream or making more than a dribble; A urine stream that is weak, slow, or stops and starts several times; The feeling that you still have to go, even just after urinating; Small amounts of blood in your urine. Severe BPH can cause serious problems over time, such as urinary tract infections, and bladder or kidney damage. If it is found early, you are less likely to develop these problems. Tests for BPH include a digital rectal exam, blood and imaging tests, a urine flow study, and examination with a scope called a cystoscope. Treatments include watchful waiting, medicines, nonsurgical procedures, and surgery. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(benign prostate hyperplasia) Enlargement or overgrowth of the prostate gland as a result of an increase in the number of its constituent cells.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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A benign (noncancerous) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A disease caused by hyperplastic process of non-transformed prostatic cells.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that obstructs the flow of urine. Often called BPH.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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A non-cancerous nodular enlargement of the prostate gland. It is characterized by the presence of epithelial cell nodules, and stromal nodules containing fibrous and smooth muscle elements. It is the most common urologic disorder in men, causing blockage of urine flow.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The presence of non-malignant hyperplasia of the prostate.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is nonmalignant adenomatous overgrowth of the periurethral prostate gland. Symptoms are those of bladder outlet obstruction--weak stream, hesitancy, urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, incomplete emptying, terminal dribbling, overflow or urge incontinence, and complete urinary retention. Diagnosis is...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - also called prostate gland enlargement - is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Lower urinary tract symptoms consequent upon bladder outlet obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), are predominantly due to 2 components: a static component related to an increase in benign prostatic tissue narrowing the urethral lumen and a dynamic component related to an...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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