Benign Prostatic Hyperthrophy. Bph most often occurs. Benign prostatic hypertrophy bph is the condition commonly known as an enlarged prostate. Complications can include urinary tract infections bladder stones and chronic kidney problems. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder.
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia bph. Benign prostatic hyperplasia bph also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy is a histologic diagnosis characterized by proliferation of the cellular elements of the prostate. Bpe is common in men aged over 50. The second phase of growth starts around age 25 and goes on for most of the rest of a man s life. The prostate goes through two main growth periods as a man ages. Benign prostatic hyperplasia bph also called prostate gland enlargement is a common condition as men get older.
Your prostate surrounds part of your urethra the tube that carries urine.
Your prostate surrounds part of your urethra the tube that carries urine. Bpe is common in men aged over 50. The first occurs early in puberty when the prostate doubles in size. Benign prostatic hyperplasia bph also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy is a histologic diagnosis characterized by proliferation of the cellular elements of the prostate. The prostate enlarges slowly and over time puts increasing pressure on the urethra the tube that runs from the bladder through the prostate to the penis and the base of the bladder. It s the main reason many older men have trouble urinating.