Enlarged Prostate/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Benign (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate, known as
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is the most common prostate problem in men.
Almost all men will develop some enlargement of the prostate as they age.
Who is affected by prostate enlarge... |
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What is the prostate?The prostate is
a gland in men that is about the size of an acorn. It is located at the base of
the bladder and surrounds the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the
outside (called the urethra). Its main role is to produce ... |
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There are three different types of prostate disease: benign
prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis, and prostate cancer. Although these diseases
have different causes, they have similar symptoms. Because of this, it’s
important to be checked for prostate ... |
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Enlargement of the prostate gland is one of several nuisances associated with
aging. The condition is not life threatening, but it does undermine quality of
life because recurring visits to the bathroom, particularly at night, are part
of the deal. In... |
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Common brand name: Hytrin
Why is terazosin prescribed?
Terazosin controls high blood pressure by relaxing the
blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. It has also
been used to treat urinating difficulty caused by an enlarged... |
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The prostate is a muscular, walnut-sized gland that surrounds part of the
urethra, the tube that transports urine and sperm out of the body. The prostate
is part of the male reproductive system. It secretes seminal fluid, a milky
substance that combines... |
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