BPH (also called BPH) is a condition that affects the prostate gland in men. The prostate is a gland found between the bladder and urethra, and according to the man ages, the prostate grows and enlarges slowly. The term "benign" means that enlargement is not caused by cancer or infection. The term "hyperplasia" means enlargement. Due to the position of the prostate, as gets larger you can apply increasing pressure on the urethra.
This can cause a variety of problems in the urinary system, especially making the flow of urine to be slower and less powerful. Gradually, in most cases, the symptoms of BPH begins with the need to get up more often at night to urinate or the need to empty the bladder often during the day. A man may find that he has difficulty in starting urine flow, dribbling after urination is not over, and the size and strength of the urine stream decreases. It is important to remember that urinary symptoms can be signs of more serious diseases, such as a bladder infection, urinary tract infection or bladder cancer. It is always best to seek medical advice and a proper diagnosis. Diagnosing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is important that your doctor take a complete history of your symptoms. The next step in a rectal exam, where your doctor checks your prostate Wearing gloves and lubricated finger into your rectum to feel the back of your prostate gland. While this may sound alarming, the discomfort is mild and only takes a few minutes.