Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a histopathological diagnosis characterized by epithelial cell and smooth muscle proliferation in the transition zone of the prostate leading to a non-malignant enlargement of the gland, which may result in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), including voiding and storage symptoms
Common disease of aging men; can be asymptomatic
Two phases where prostate doubles its size:
At puberty
25 years old and beyond
Nguyên nhân
The exact cause of BPH is still not well understood
May be due to male androgenic steroid hormones or age-related increases in sympathetic tone
Signs and Symptoms
Dribbling at the end of urination
Nocturia
Pain after ejaculation or urination
Weak or interrupted urine stream
Straining or trouble starting a urine stream
Urinary frequency
Urinary urgency
Urinary retention
Urinary incontinence
Urine with unusual smell or color
Yếu tố nguy cơ
Age ≥40 years old
Family history of BPH
Medical conditions such as obesity, heart and circulatory disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)
