Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Benign Prostate Hypertrophy

Introduction
 The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland that is situated below a
Bladder of man.
 The prostate glands wrap around the urethra and form the fluid part of
semen and carry urine from blood.
 Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common urologist
problem in male adults.

Definition
 BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland.
 BPH generally causes urinary retention due to blockage of the
male urethra.

Cause
 Unknown cause
 Older age above 50 years
 Family history
 Diabetes
 Chronic infection
 Heart disease
 Sedentary lifestyle
 Hormone alteration ( increase androgen )
 Prolonged obstruction
 Decrease testosterone level.

Sign and symptoms
 Decreased force of urinary stream