Diseases

Bph (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy)

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Enlargement of the prostate gland caused by a benign overgrowth of chiefly glandular tissue that occurs especially in some men over 50 years old and that tends to obstruct urination by constricting the urethra —abbreviation bph — called also benign prostatic hypertrophy.

SYMPTOMS

With this condition, the urinary stream may be weak or stop and start. In some cases, it can lead to infection, bladder stones and reduced kidney function.

CAUSES

Incomplete bladder emptying., nocturia, which is the need to urinate two or more times per night., dribbling at the end of your urinary stream., incontinence, or leakage of urine., the need to strain when urinating., a weak urinary stream., a sudden urge to urinate., a slowed or delayed urinary stream.