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Prostate, Enlarged  In-Depth Report 1 Prostatitis. 2  Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that can be caused by bacterial or nonbacterial factors. ( 3 The most common form of prostatitis is nonbacterial, a condition also called prostatosis.) Symptoms include urgent need to urinate, frequent urination, and the need to urinate at night.
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- You may have only a few of these symptoms, or you may not have any symptoms at all. Without treatment, some men find that the symptoms of an enlarged prostate slowly get worse. These symptoms can be caused by other medical problems, lifestyle factors or certain medicines. They may be nothing to do with the prostate.
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Introduction to Sociology/Print version In most men, the prostate gland continues to grow throughout their lives, but it may not become enlarged. While there are several theories, the exact cause of enlarged prostate isn't known. Some believe that the growth could be the result of a rise in the ratio of estrogen to testosterone in the blood of older men.
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Enlarged Prostate: A Complex Problem Enlarged Prostate Symptoms and Causes. In men, urine flows from the bladder through the urethra. BPH is a benign (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate that blocks the flow of urine through the urethra.
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- Most men experience prostate gland enlargement as they age. This is a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The prostate gland is underneath the bladder. When it gets bigger, it can block the flow of urine through the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the penis. This can cause problems with urination. Mayo Clinic experts theorize that the prostate gland grows as men age as a result of changes in hormonal balance.
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Facts about enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Enlarged prostate (BPH) symptoms include: 1  Frequent need to urinate (especially at night) 2  Straining or difficulty passing urine. 3  Weak urine flow (stopping and starting)  Sudden urgent need to 1  urinate. Blood in the urine (this is less common)
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Enlarged Prostate Many men with an enlarged prostate have no symptoms. If symptoms are present, they commonly include the following: a weak stream of urine; difficulty starting urination; dribbling of urine, especially after urinating; a sense of not fully emptying the bladder; leaking of urine;
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Frequent Urination: Causes and Treatments An enlarged prostate can press against the urethra (the tube that carries urine out the body) and block the flow of urine. This causes the bladder wall to become irritable. The bladder begins to contract even when it contains small amounts of urine, causing more frequent urination. Interstitial cystitis .
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Enlarged Prostate Many men with an enlarged prostate have no symptoms. If symptoms are present, they commonly include the following: 1  a weak stream of urine; 2  difficulty starting urination; 3  dribbling of urine, especially after urinating;  a sense of not fully emptying the bladder;
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Enlarged Prostate Symptoms, Causes & Natural Treatments About a third of men with an enlarged prostate have lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) that can interfere with their quality of life. Symptoms of LUTS include filling symptoms, such as frequent urination, especially at night, and voiding symptoms, such as poor stream, incomplete urination and dribbling after urination.
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Prostate Cancer - Cause The exact cause of prostate cancer isn't known. But experts believe that your age and family history (genetics) may have something to do with your chances of getting the disease. What you eat may add to your chances of getting it. The prostate usually gets larger as you age. Having an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) is very common among older men and doesn't increase your chances of getting prostate cancer. But an enlarged prostate is sometimes caused by prostate cancer instead of BPH.
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Most Common Causes of an Enlarged Prostate An enlarged prostate is a common problem among older men. Because urine travels in a small tube that runs through the prostate as it makes its way out of the body, urinary problems are the most common symptoms that men with an enlarged prostate experience.
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- Causes & Symptoms. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Testosterone, the male hormone, produces byproducts as it breaks down that may cause the prostate gland to enlarge.
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Most Common Causes of an Enlarged Prostate Fifty percent of men in their 50s and 90 percent of men over age 80 have BPH. In fact, benign prostatic hypertrophy is such as common cause that it often is simply referred to as an enlarged prostate, The word hypertrophy means enlarged, and benign means that it isn't due to cancer. 1  It is generally thought to be caused by years of exposure to male hormones like testosterone.
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Prostate, Enlarged  In-Depth Report These include: Age. Prostate enlargement is common in men over the age of 50.Prostate caner. Prostate cancer can lead… to enlargement of the prostate.Prostatitis. Prostatitis, also known as prostate infection can lead to prostate pain, painful urination and prostate enlargement.
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Prostate Cancer Older men commonly have an enlarged prostate, caused by a benign (noncancerous) condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Prostate gland cells simply keep growing in number in the prostate gland in BPH. BPH can cause urinary symptoms but is not a form of prostate cancer (see BPH).
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Enlarged Prostate The prostate gland, which is normally about the size and shape of a walnut, wraps around the urethra between the pubic bone and the rectum, below the bladder. In the early stage of prostate enlargement, the bladder muscle becomes thicker and forces urine through the narrowed urethra by contracting more powerfully. As a result, the bladder muscle may become more sensitive, causing a need to urinate more often and more suddenly. The prostate grows larger due to an increase in the number of cells (hyperplasia). However, the precise reason for this increase is unknown.
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Prostate Problems If the prostate gets too large, it can cause urinary problems. Infection or cancer in the prostate can also cause urinary and other problems. Often, men notice symptoms themselves, and sometimes their doctor finds something during a routine check-up.
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Enlarged Prostate Some men are referred to a specialist (urologist) for further tests. Urologists specialize in diseases of the male and female urinary tracts and of the male genital tract. Before you are treated for benign prostate enlargement, it is important to rule out other possible causes of an enlarged prostate, such as cancer.
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Enlarged Prostate If the prostate becomes enlarged, which is common in older men, it presses on the urethra and can block it. The most common cause of prostate enlargement is benign prostatic hypertrophy (often called BPH). Other causes of prostate enlargement include prostate cancer and prostate infection (prostatitis).
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Overview Conditions that can lead to symptoms similar to those caused by enlarged prostate include: 1  Urinary tract infection. 2  Inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis) 3  Narrowing of the urethra (urethral stricture)  Scarring in the bladder neck as a result of previous 1  surgery. Bladder or kidney stones.  Problems with nerves that control the bladder.
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Enlarged Prostate: A Complex Problem Enlarged Prostate Symptoms and Causes. In men, urine flows from the bladder through the urethra. BPH is a benign (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate that blocks the flow of urine through the urethra.The prostate cells gradually multiply, creating an enlargement that puts pressure on the urethra -- the chute through which urine and semen exit the body.ymptoms of enlarged prostate can include: 1  A weak or slow urinary stream. 2  A feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. 3  Difficulty starting urination. 4  Frequent urination. 5  Urgency to urinate. 6  Getting up frequently at night to urinate.
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- Medical science has yet to find an exact cause-and-effect relationship between enlarged prostate (BPH) and sexual dysfunction. But a 2003 study 1 shows a significantly higher risk of sexual dysfunction among men with BPH than those without BPH and even greater risk among those men with more severe BPH symptoms.
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What Is an Enlarged Prostate (BPH)? What Is an Enlarged Prostate (BPH)? The prostate gland is located below the bladder in men and produces fluid components of semen. Over half of men ages 60 and above have enlargement of the prostate gland. This condition is sometimes called benign prostatic hyperplasia or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). It is not known exactly why this enlargement occurs. However, BPH is not cancer and does not cause cancer.