Enlarged prostate (BPH)
Moderateहिंदी: प्रोस्टेट में अनिश्चित गांठ · தமிழ்: புரோஸ்டேட் நிச்சயமற்ற கட்டி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪ್ರಾಸ್ಟೇಟ್ ಅನಿಶ್ಚಿತ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · తెలుగు: ప్రోస్టేట్ అనిశ్చిత ముద్ద · বাংলা: প্রস্টেট অনিশ্চিত টিউমার · मराठी: प्रोस्टेट अनिश्चित गाठ · ગુજરાતી: પ્રોસ્ટેટ અનિશ્ચિત ગઠ્ઠો
About this condition
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is very common in men over 50 years, where the prostate gland enlarges and compresses the urethra. This causes frequent urination, weak stream, and nighttime bathroom visits. Treatment ranges from medications to shrink the prostate to surgery in severe cases.
Common symptoms
frequent urinationweak urine streamdifficulty starting urinationnighttime urinationincomplete bladder emptyingdribbling
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When to see a doctor: within a week
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Enlarged prostate (BPH)?
frequent urination, weak urine stream, difficulty starting urination, nighttime urination, incomplete bladder emptying, dribbling.
When should I see a doctor?
within a week
Is Enlarged prostate (BPH) common in India?
Enlarged prostate (BPH) is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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