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What is Benign Prostate Hypertrophy?

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It is a non cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland which may or may not cause symptoms such as reduced urine flow rate.

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What is the treatment of choice for benign prostate hypertrophy?
Take Vitamin E supplements. Drink plenty of liquids but avoid alcohol. There are some medications that a doctor can prescibe that can help with the flow of urine if it seems to be getting slow.
Hypertrophy of the prostate?
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What is benign prostate enlargement?
It is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. It is referred to as BPH. It may go away on it's own, or if it is causing discomfort or symptoms such as reduced urine flow, it can be treated with...
What is benign prostate hyperplasia?
BPH produces a swelling of the prostate gland that obstructs the urethra. This causes painful urination, reduced urine flow, difficulty starting or stopping the flow, dribbling after urination, and...
Is there a correlation between prostate cancer and prostate hypertrophy?
No. Someone having an enlarged prostate does not mean they will develop cancer.