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Enlarged prostate (BPH)

prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called prostate enlargement, is a noncancerous increase in size of the prostate gland. Symptoms may include frequent urination, trouble starting to urinate, weak stream, inability to urinate, or loss of control. can include tract , bladder stones, and kidney problems.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Frequent urination, trouble starting to urinate, weak stream, inability to urinate, loss of control

Causes — why it happens

·Unclear

How it's found

·Based on symptoms and examination after ruling out other possible causes

Treatment

·Lifestyle changes, medications, several procedures,

Complications

· tract , stones, kidney failure

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