Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland due to increases in the number of cells of the prostate tissue. Although the enlarging effects of BHP cannot be reversed, it is nonmalignant (non-cancerous), and does not always progress to a cancerous state. In fact, about 80% of men will experience some degree of BPH by the age of 80.1 Enlargement typically starts around 40 to 45 years of age and continues throughout life. Men who are diagnosed with BHP are encouraged to go in for regular screenings (once a year) to monitor the growth of the prostate gland; nevertheless, many men will go years with out experiencing any symptoms.

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We know that starting at age 40, the levels of the by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT triggering prostate enlargement and other problems. Therefore in order to prevent the symptoms of enlarged prostate is to naturally impend the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Unfortunately, aging is not the only cause of enlarged prostate. In this article, we will discuss the chronic signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

1. Nocturia.
Nocturia is defined as being awakened at night one or more times in order to pass urine. It becomes more common as the person becomes older. This common pattern seen among people with this condition is an increased number of times of waking up every night to urinate for the rest of their life.
Nocturnal Polyuria is an important cause of nocturia in which there is an overproduction of urine at night. It is defined to have nighttime urine volume that is greater than 20-30% of the total 24 hour urine volume. Nocturia occurs more commonly among older people. It also occurs in women and men differently. Women generally experience nocturia as a result from childbirth, menopause, and pelvic organ prolapse. Nocturia in men can be directly attributed to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or enlarged prostate, is considered one of the most common conditions to affect men over the age of sixty. Because it is so common, it’s a good idea to know what the symptoms are so that you can seek treatment if needed. If you suspect you have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia please consult your urologist.

Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia can range in severity, but here is a general questionnaire: Do you lose sleep at night for frequent urinating? Do you limit your daytime activities to stay near a restroom? Are you unable to delay urination? Do you still feel the need to continue urinating even when you are finished? Do you have a week urine flow?

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Propecia and Proscar are most effective medicines against prostatic hyperplasia and hair loss.

Propecia and Proscar are similar medicines – generic name is Finasteride.

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Can someone give me the list of what to check for in his blood so to know if he is fit to have the surgery or not? We live in Indonesia and the vets there are few and less sophisticated. Our vet only uses x-ray and her statoscope to say that his heart won’t be strong enough to survive the operation, without performing any blood test. But he is already having problem peeing, and recently even pooed fresh blood! Thank you so much.

Can someone give me the list of what to check for in his blood so to know if he is fit to have the surgery or not? We live in Indonesia and the vets there are few and less sophisticated. Our vet only uses x-ray and her statoscope to say that his heart won’t be strong enough to survive the operation, without performing any blood test. But he is already having problem peeing, and recently even pooed fresh blood! Thank you so much.