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The common term for enlarged prostate is BPH, which stands for benign (non-cancerous) prostatic hyperplasia or hypertrophy.
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Prostate enlargement refers to the condition where the prostate gland grows in size, usually due to a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This can cause symptoms such as frequent urination, especially at night, weak urine flow, and difficulty emptying the bladder completely. It is a common condition in aging men.
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Enlarged prostate with hypoechoic nodule and concretions?
prostatic enlargement with concreation..what is that mean for?.
What does an inhomogeneous prostate gland indicate?
prostate enlargement
How do you know if you have enlargement of the prostate?
Most of the time the prostate enlargement can be diagnosed only when the symptoms are already obvious, such as difficulties or pain in urination and enlargement of the prostate area. Only a doctor can actually make a clear diagnosis whether you are positive with prostate enlargement or not through a series of laboratory tests. There are treatments and therapy which your doctor can prescribe you.
What is the standard operation for prostate enlargement?
transurethral resection (TUR) of the prostate.
What is the pathophysiology of enlargement of prostate gland?
An enlargement of the prostate gland may restrict the flow of urine from the bladder. The prostate gland grows larger due to an increase in the number of cells, hyperplasia.
Does benign prostatic hyperplasia cause a cancerous enlargement of the prostate?
No, a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) does not cause a cancerous enlargement of the prostate. A BPH is not cancerous. It is defined as a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
What are some good journal sources of information on prostate enlargement?
Wright, E. J., J. Fang, E. J. Metter, et al. "Prostate Specific Antigen Predicts the Long-Term Risk of Prostate Enlargement: Results from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging." Journal of Urology 167 (June 2002): 2484-2487.
What does prostatic enlargement meant?
An enlarged or inflammed prostate.
How does enlargement of the prostate gland interfere with the male reproductive functions?
The enlargement of the prostate gland interferes with a male's reproductive function in the sense that it makes it impossible for the gland to produce semen.
What is the medical term meaning thyroid enlargement?
Goiter or thyromegaly is abnormal enlargement of the thyroid in medical terms.
What is mild prostatomegaly?
Prostatomegaly refers to the enlargement of the prostate gland for any reason. A mild prostatomegaly means that the prostate gland is not enlarged very much. An examination of the prostate should be completed to ensure the enlargement is not a sign of something more severe.
What cuases enlarged prostate?
Vacant activity of the Large colon. Causing constent gas or infection through undigested food. Watch what you eat, stay away from fast food and do not by any means consume chemicals which reside in candies and chips.
