Benign Prostatic Hyperpladia Flashcards by Tania Forgie

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What is benign hyperplasia?

A

It is 3nlqrgement of the prostate gland
It creates urethral compression or even obstruction
This causes urinary retention then bladder duration and hypertrophy

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What are the signs amd symptoms?

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Urinary hesitancy
Dysuria.. pain when passing urine
Urinary dribbling
Weak urine flow/force
Bladder fullness feeling
Nocturia

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What are the signs amd symptoms?

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Urinary hesitancy
Dysuria.. pain when passing urine
Urinary dribbling
Weak urine flow/force
Bladder fullness feeling
Nocturia

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What is the cause amd treatment

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It is very common in older age
Treatment includes medication to shrink the prostate or relax it.
surgical procedures to move prostate tissue

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