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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
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.
If the prostate enlarges and decreases the urithral what is that called?
If the prostate enlarges and compresses the urethra, it is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This condition can lead to lower urinary tract symptoms such as increased frequency and urgency of urination.
How many men have benign prostate hyperplasia?
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What is the full form of BPH in the medical field?
BPH is benign prostatic hyperplasia
How many people have benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Approximately 10% of males have BPH
What is the chance someone will get benign prostatic hyperplasia?
The chances someone will get benign prostatic hyperplasia depends on their age. under 40 the chances are about 1 in 12. as you get older the chances increase to about 50%. then after 80 years of age the chances are about 80%.
Is benign prostatic hyperplasia life-threatening?
Benign Prostatic hyperplasia isn't a life threatening disorder. This disorder can effect the quality of life for aging men. This effects the self-esteem in some, as well as lower urinary tract.
Increase in growth of cells of a gland below the urinary bladder in males?
benign prostatic hyperplasia
What is the condition of having symptoms resulting from obstruction of the urethra due to benign prostatic hyperplasia?
prostatism
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.
Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) - resources?
Alternative NamesResources - benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)InformationThe following organizations provide information on benign prostate hyperplasia (prostate enlargement):American Urological Association Foundation - www.auafoundation.orgNational Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse - www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov
