Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) y sus causas

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system that produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation.

Risk factors. This disease affects mostly men aged 50 years and over. Symptoms include difficulty urinating or weak urination, the need to continuously urinate or to do so at night. The need to tighten in order to empty the bladder. Feeling that the bladder is not empty. Difficulty starting urination, dribbling at the end or urgent urination.

Prevention. If you notice these symptoms, you should decrease fluid intake before bedtime, moderate your consumption of alcohol and caffeine, and consult your doctor.

We recommend regular visits to the doctor starting from age 50.

An enlarged prostate means that the gland has become larger. It happens to almost all men as they age. As the gland grows, it can press on the urethra and cause urination and bladder problems.

The enlarged prostate is usually called benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia, or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). It is also commonly called a "large or enlarged prostate." It causes men to have problems urinating (e.g., going to the bathroom more often or urgently). It is not cancer and does not increase the risk of prostate cancer.

For more information visit:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.5780045/k.3758/Benign_Prostatic_Hyperplasia_BPH.htm

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
http://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/psa-fact-sheet

Creation date: 17/09/2015 - Last modification date: 07/12/2015

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