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Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: Introduction

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is enlargement of the prostate. This condition is common in older men. (Source: excerpt from Prostate Problems - Age Page - Health Information: NIA) ... more about Benign Prostate Hyperplasia.

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: Non-cancerous prostrate enlargement common with aging. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia is available below.

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  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
 

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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is enlargement of the prostate. This condition is common in older men. (Source: excerpt from Prostate Problems - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)

Definitions of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia:

A noncancerous condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH. - (Source - Diseases Database)

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