61. MotherNature.com - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The prostate is a small gland that surrounds the neck of the bladder and urethrain men. Its major function is to contribute to seminal fluid. http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Ency/Index.cfm/Id/1169004

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63. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), The Enlargement Of The Prostate An overview of BPH, symptoms, diagnoses, relation to cancer and urination, andtreatment. http://www.prostate.com/BPH/BPH.asp

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? What are the symptoms of BPH? How is BPH diagnosed? Does BPH lead to cancer? ... What are the side effects of BPH treatment? 1. What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? BPH is the enlargement of the prostate, frequently occurring in men over the age of 50. The enlargement can result in a gradual squeezing of the urethra, sometimes causing difficulty in urinating. 2. What are the symptoms of BPH? Many men may not have any symptoms of BPH. If you do have symptoms, they may include: A weak urinary stream Difficulty starting urination Frequent urination Frequently awakening at night to urinate Blockage of the urethra from BPH may lead to repeated urinary tract infections, a sudden inability to urinate, or gradual bladder and/or kidney damage. Back to top 3. How is BPH diagnosed? Since the prostate lies in front of the rectum, your doctor will most likely perform a digital rectal examination (DRE) by inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum. By doing this, he or she will be able to feel the prostate and determine if it is enlarged or if it has lumps or other abnormalities. Many doctors perform a prostate exam for men over the age of 50, or over the age of 45 for those with risk factors for prostate cancer, such as family history or African-American ethnicity.

64. BBC - Health - Conditions - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia A guide to BPH, enlargement of the prostrate gland. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/bph1.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index THURSDAY 8th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Benign prostatic hyperplasia Dr Rob Hicks Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the name given to enlargement of the prostate gland. The condition is not cancerous and it isn't associated with prostate cancer. However, the cause remains unknown. In this article The symptoms Prevention and treatment The symptoms Almost 50 per cent of men over 65 suffer from problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland BPH, which is one of the most common diseases to affect men over the age of 40, can run in families. Almost 50 per cent of men over 65 suffer from problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland. Unfortunately, it's not possible to prevent the prostate gland increasing in size with age. Enlargement of the prostate gland can obstruct the normal flow of urine, which may cause: increased frequency and urgency of need to pass water and having to get up more often at night to go to the toilet difficulty starting to pass water a weak urine stream stopping and starting dribbling at the end of passing urine feeling that the bladder is not completely empty urine incontinence If the bladder doesn't empty completely it may enlarge, making the abdomen visibly swollen. Urine infections are more likely to occur, as are bladder stones. In rare cases, urine retention can damage the kidneys. If the flow of urine is blocked completely, painful urinary retention develops needing emergency treatment.

65. Prostate Gland Enlargement Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Patient UK The prostate gland commonly becomes larger in older men. This is called BenignProstatic Hyperplasia. It can cause problems with passing urine. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068809/

Prostate Gland Enlargement Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The prostate gland commonly becomes larger in older men. This is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. It can cause problems with passing urine. Symptoms can usually be improved by medicines or surgery. However, without treatment, symptoms do not always get worse, and may even improve over time. This leaflet only deals with benign (non-cancerous) enlargement of the prostate. Cancer of the prostate is a separate condition and is dealt with in another leaflet. What is the prostate gland? The prostate gland (just called 'prostate' from now on) is only found in men. It lies just beneath the bladder (see diagram). It is normally about the size of a chestnut. The urethra (the tube which passes urine from the bladder) runs through the middle of the prostate. The prostate helps to make semen, but most semen is made by the seminal vesicle (another gland nearby). The prostate gets bigger ('enlarges') gradually after the age of about 50. By the age of 70, about 8 in 10 men have an enlarged prostate. So, in later life it is as normal for your prostate to enlarge as it is to have grey hair. What are the symptoms of prostate enlargement?

66. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Patient UK benign prostatic hyperplasia Patient UK. A directory of UK health, disease,illness and related medical websites that provide patient information. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40000252/

PatientPlus articles are written for doctors and so the language can be technical. However, some people find that they add depth to the articles found in the other sections of this website which are written for non-medical people. Benign prostatic hyperplasia Benign prostatic enlargement, BPH Benign prostatic hypertrophy is an increase in size of the prostate gland that is so common as to be normal with advancing age and there is no malignancy present. Enlargement is by an increase in the number of glandular units, called hyperplasia , as is typical of glandular enlargement, rather than a constant number of units that increase in size as in muscle hypertrophy . It seems likely that the nature of BPH is a failure of apoptosis and that some of the drugs used to treat it may induce that process. The term prostatism has fallen from favour to describe the symptoms of BPH and the term lower urinary tract symptoms or LUTS is preferred. BPH, LUTS and bladder outlet obstruction are not entirely synonymous. The prostate secretes about 70% of the volume of seminal fluid. It is hormone dependent and BPH does not occur in castrated men.

67. Johns Hopkins - Brady Urological Institute- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Johns Hopkins Department of Urology benign prostatic hyperplasia. benign prostatic hyperplasia, a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, http://urology.jhu.edu/prostate/bph.php

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68. Acupuncture.Com - Conditions - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Doctors call the condition benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or benign prostatic Nutritional and Herbal Therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia http://www.acupuncture.com/conditions/bphc.htm

Acupuncture.Com - Gateway to Chinese Medicine, Health and Wellness PATIENTS Chinese Medicine Basics Conditions A-Z Herbal Remedies Self-Healing QiGong/Tuina ... Animal Acupuncture PRACTITIONERS Syndromes A-Z Practice Building Education/CEUs Employment ... Research STUDENTS Yo San University Acupuncture Schools Reference Library State Laws MORE Points Newsletter Events Ask the Doctor Catalog Requests ... Conditions Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia BPH: A Common Part of Aging It is common for the prostate gland to become enlarged as a man ages. Doctors call the condition benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or benign prostatic hypertrophy. Normal urine flow. Urine flow with BPH. As a man matures, the prostate goes through two main periods of growth. The first occurs early in puberty, when the prostate doubles in size. At around age 25, the gland begins to grow again. This second growth phase often results, years later, in BPH. Though the prostate continues to grow during most of a man's life, the enlargement doesn't usually cause problems until late in life. BPH rarely causes symptoms before age 40, but more than half of men in their sixties and as many as 90 percent in their seventies and eighties have some symptoms of BPH.

69. QLT Inc. - DEVELOPMENT - BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (ENLARGED PROSTATE) QLT is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in developing treatmentsfor cancer, eye diseases and dermatological and urological conditions. http://www.qltinc.com/Qltinc/main/mainpages.cfm?InternetPageID=279

70. Nikon MicroscopyU: Human Pathology Digital Image Gallery - Benign Prostatic Hype Many men with benign prostatic hyperplasia experience urinary problems related to The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia are similar to those of http://www.microscopyu.com/galleries/pathology/benignprostatichyperplasia.html

MicroscopyU Site Map Small World Contest Interactive Tutorials Basic Concepts ... MicroscopyU Home Human Pathology Digital Image Gallery Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Part of the male reproductive system, the prostate gland produces and stores seminal fluids, releasing them into the urethra when semen emission occurs. The gland is located directly below the bladder and surrounds the upper part of the urethra. During adolescence the gland usually matures and reaches a size comparable to that of a walnut. The dimensions of the gland generally remain unchanged for several decades, but in most older men, the prostate begins to enlarge as the size of its cells increases, a process commonly referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia ( BPH ) or hypertrophy. Researchers do not yet completely understand the cause of this physiological change, but it is widely thought that elevated levels of the female sex hormone estradiol and increased manufacture of dihydrotestosterone , a derivative of the male sex hormone testosterone, contribute to the condition. Many men with benign prostatic hyperplasia experience urinary problems related to the condition. As the prostate enlarges, the gland places increasing pressure on the urethra, often resulting in difficulty beginning or ending urination, an inability to completely empty the bladder, decreased urine flow, and frequent urination. In the most severe cases, complete blockage of the urethra occurs, which may lead to kidney damage. The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia are similar to those of several more serious problems, including prostate cancer, and should, therefore, be quickly brought to the attention of a medical professional. Several tests and procedures, including a digital rectal exam, prostate specific antigen blood test, rectal ultrasound, urine flow analysis, and cystoscopy, can enable the doctor to rule out other possibilities and make a definitive diagnosis of the condition.

71. Division Of Urology - AUBMC: Medical Conditions: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia benign prostatic hyperplasia, Faculty of Medicine Benign ProstaticHyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland, and is very common in men http://wwwlb.aub.edu.lb/~weburol/benign.html

Director's Message Faculty Staff Residents ... Medical Conditions / Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Faculty of Medicine Home About Us Specialties ... Contact Us Medical Conditions: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The prostate is a walnut sized gland found beneath the bladder, and in front of the rectum, and surrounds part of the urethra. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland, and is very common in men over the age of 50. It is not cancerous, and is not a precursor to prostate cancer. The prostate can grow in two ways. In one, the cells multiply around the urethra, squeezing it, and in the other, cells grow into the urethra and bladder outlet area. The second type usually requires surgery. Symptoms of BPH include: - Blood in the urine - Dribbling after voiding - Feeling the bladder has not fully emptied after urination - Hesitant, interrupted or weak urine stream - Pushing or straining to begin urination - Recurrent sudden urge to urinate The exact cause of BPH is not known, though it is related to aging and changing hormone levels. Treatments range from observation to medical treatment, to surgery. There are three types of surgery, two of which involve endourological techniques to decrease the size of the prostate, used when the prostate hasn’t become too enlarged. Open surgery is used when the prostate is very enlarged to remove prostate tissue.

72. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popu Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8946

73. Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH for short, is the enlargement of the prostategland. It is caused by excess growth of cells in the prostate. http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=2432&page=1

74. Prostate Part One - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Prostate Part One benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) http://ezinearticles.com/?Prostate-Part-One---Benign-Prostatic-Hyperplasia-(BPH)

75. Definition Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Definition from the Phoenix5 Prostate cancer glossary dictionary. http://www.phoenix5.org/glossary/benign_prostatic_hyperplasia.html

main menu articles prostate stories ... From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary benign prostatic hyperplasia Synonyms: benign prostatic hypertrophy, benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP) Definition: (hye-per-PLAY-zha, hye-PUR·truh·fee) A benign (noncancerous) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra (which passes through the prostate) and the bladder , blocking the release of urine With hyperplasia , there is an abnormal increase in the number of the prostate cells. With hypertrophy , it is an increase in the size of the cells. In both BPHs, there may be an above normal PSA reading. make another selection #s A B C ... The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5

76. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Detailed information on benign prostatic hyperplasia, including symptoms, diagnosis,and treatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_urology/bph.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics All About Cancer Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eye Care Glossary Gynecological Health Infectious Diseases Kidney Disease Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Non-Trauma Emergency Oral Health Orthopaedics Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics, General Health Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Surgical Care Urology Women's Health UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR Bladder Cancer Erectile Dysfunction Female Pelvic Medicine and Surgery ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Search This Site Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? BPH (also referred to as benign prostatic hypertrophy) is a condition in which the prostate gland becomes very enlarged and may cause problems associated with urination. BPH can raise PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels two to three times higher than the normal level. An increased PSA level does not indicate cancer, but the higher the PSA level, the higher the chance of having cancer. Some of the signs of BPH and prostate cancer are the same, however, having BPH does not seem to increase the chances of developing prostate cancer. A man who has BPH may also have undetected prostate cancer at the same time or may develop prostate cancer in the future. Therefore, the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society recommend that all men over 50 consult their physicians about having a digital rectal and PSA examination once a year to screen for prostate cancer.

77. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Enlarged Prostate Usually after a man reaches age 40, his prostate gland starts to enlarge.This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). As the prostate grows http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/learn/enlprost.htm

U-M Health System U-M Medical School U-M Gateway Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate) Education: Disease and Treatment Information Urologic Oncology Program Homepage Multidisciplinary Urologic Oncology Clinic ... Prostate Specific Antigen Screening Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate) Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy at the University of Michigan See Also: Making the Choice: Deciding What to do About Early Prostate Cancer Usually after a man reaches age 40, his prostate gland starts to enlarge. This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). As the prostate grows larger, it may press on the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the tip of the penis. The pressure on the urethra can cause some men with BPH to have trouble passing urine. BPH is one of the most common health problems in men over age 60.

78. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia News benign prostatic hyperplasia News continually updated from thousands of sourcesaround the net. http://www.topix.net/health/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia

Advanced Search Enter ZIP, City or News Search Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia News All Channels Front Page Autos Business ... XML Health ADHD Alcoholism Allergy Alzheimer's ... more... Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net. Front Page Health News Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 6, 2005 Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Sexual Dysfunction A research study of an investigational topical medication to help improve arousal in women 21-60 years old who have had a ... Topics: Medicine Health I have a 58-year-old friend who underwent surgery that involves inserting a tube into his urethra for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Topics: Medicine Threshold Initiates Phase 3 Trial in Europe for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The Phase 3 trial will be a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study, enrolling men 50-80 years of age with symptomatic BPH. Topics: Medicine Professional notes July 19 A new technique for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, or enlargement of the prostate, is being offered at Hilton Head Regional Medical Center. Topics: Medicine Health Stocks in Motion Shares of Urologix were among the best-performing health-related stocks Wednesday, rising 33% after one of the company's catheters received marketing approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

79. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) benign prostatic hyperplasia is nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate.The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located at the neck of the bladder http://healthgate.partners.org/browsing/browseContent.asp?fileName=12003.xml&tit

80. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia may resemble other conditions ormedical A reduced flow may suggest benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH). http://www.montefiore.org/healthlibrary/adult/men/bph/

Select a Program at Montefiore Medical Center CLINICAL SERVICES MONTEFIORE-EINSTEIN CANCER CENTER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT MONTEFIORE MONTEFIORE-EINSTEIN HEART CENTER SURGERY AT MONTEFIORE WOMEN'S HEALTH AT MONTEFIORE Home Health Library Men's Health Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? BPH (also referred to as benign prostatic hypertrophy) is a condition in which the prostate gland becomes very enlarged and may cause problems associated with urination. BPH can raise PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels two to three times higher than the normal level. An increased PSA level does not indicate cancer, but the higher the PSA level, the higher the chance of having cancer. Some of the signs of BPH and prostate cancer are the same, however, having BPH does not seem to increase the chances of developing prostate cancer. A man who has BPH may also have undetected prostate cancer at the same time or may develop prostate cancer in the future. Therefore, the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society recommend that all men over 50 consult their physicians about having a digital rectal and PSA examination once a year to screen for prostate cancer. How does BPH occur?

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