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It is a non cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland which may or may not cause symptoms such as reduced urine flow rate.

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What is the medical abbreviation meaning benign prostatic hypertrophy?

BPH is the medical abbreviation meaning benign prostatic hypertrophy.


Icd-9 code for bph?

The abbreviation 'BPH' can mean benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia. They are coded differently. 600.00 benign prostatic hypertrophy without obstruction 600.01 benign prostatic hypertrophy with obstruction 600.90 benign prostatic hyperplasia without obstruction 600.91 benign prostatic hyperplasia with obstruction


What is an abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland that is not malignant?

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What diseases does African pygeum treat?

Benign prostatic hypertrophy, chronic prostatis.


Is benign prostatic hyperplasia the same as benign prostatic hypertrophy?

They are almost the same only because they are benign conditions of prostate, implicating the prostate cells. When hyperplasia happens, the number of prostate cells are multiplied. In cases of hypertrophy, the prostate cells are enlarged, without being multiplied. Sometimes they occur both as a single condition.


What does prostatic mean?

An enlarged prostate means that the prostate has gotten bigger than its original size. Benign prostatic hypertrophy is its common name and mostly happens to old and middle-aged men.


What has the author J E Castro written?

J. E. Castro has written: 'The treatment of prostatic hypertrophy and neoplasia' -- subject(s): Cancer, Hypertrophy, Prostate, Prostatic Hypertrophy, Prostatic Neoplasms, Therapy


What does the medical abbreviation BPH treated with TURP mean?

BPH treated with TURP means benign prostatic hypertrophy treated with transurethral resection of the prostate.


What is enlarged prostate also called?

An enlarged prostate means that the prostate has gotten bigger than its original size. Benign prostatic hypertrophy is its common name and mostly happens to old and middle-aged men.


What postrenal conditions can cause kidney failure?

inflammation of the prostate gland in men (prostatitis) enlargement of the prostate gland (benign prostatic hypertrophy) bladder or pelvic tumors


Can prostate gland reduced or block urine?

A common symptom of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy and Prostate cancer is reduced urine flow. If allowed to progress to the point of complete blockage, kidney damage and death can result. If you have an undiagnosed condition that is causing any of these symptoms, seek immediate help. Your life may depend on it.


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.