Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH - By: Mark Richard

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common benign neoplasm in men. The prevalence of BPH increases progressively with increasing age. With life expectancy approaching 80 years in many countries, it is estimated that there is a chance of 88% for these men to have BPH. It is estimated that the number of men with symptoms of BPH will increase by about 45% over the next 10 years.

At birth each man prostate gland weighs a few grams. During adolescence increases in size and reaches about 20 grams. After 50 years of age has been a further increase in the size of the gland, which if it contains malicious elements, i.e., cancer cells are characterized as benign prostatic hyperplasia. The hyperplasia may lead to symptoms obstructive or Irritant. But it is possible that there is no inconvenience or discomfort they are quite limited and not affect the quality of life of men.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the enlargement of the prostate. The prostate is a gland the size of a chestnut, is located below the bladder and the male produces 30% of the ejaculatory fluid. Because the prostate surrounding the urethra (the passage through which urine leaving the bladder), the growth of prostate cancer often presses on the urethra and bladder, preventing urination.

A large prostate can make the muscles found in the bladder wall to become crueler because it requires stronger contractions to get out urine from the narrow (longer) passage of the urethra. The bladder wall becomes thicker and less elastic which reduces its ability to hold urine. Consequently, the man has urinary frequency, and sharply and suddenly feels an urgent need to urinate.

There is a risk to the patient's life and there is no evidence that leads to hyperplasia and prostate cancer. However, symptoms in the lower urinary tract (bladder, urethra), reduce the quality of life of the patient. Disturbing symptoms can occur in 30% of men older than 65 years. Men are limits to a much higher percentage of fluid intake before travel, limiting fluid intake before bedtime, have a weakness for driving two hours continuously, do not sleep enough, avoid going to places without toilets, avoid outdoor sports, avoid theater, cinema, church, etc. In addition these individuals compared with those without BPH, have reduced welfare due to worry about urinary function, about the possible presence of prostate cancer, concern about sexual function, concern about damage to the urinary etc. Men aged 55-65 years with moderate and severe urinary symptoms; have the worst quality of life compared with healthy men of similar age.

Causes: It is not yet known the exact cause of prostate enlargement. However, recognizing the role of male hormones.

Symptoms:
*Frequent or sudden need to urinate, slow, weak or interrupted flow of urine, small amounts of urine up and drops
*Pain during urination
*Need to urinate several times during the night
*Blood in urine

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