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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Coggle Diagram
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Causes
Exact cause is unknown
Changes in male sex hormones that come with aging may be a factor
Any family history of prostate problems or any abnormalities with testicles may raise risk for BPH.
Symptoms
incomplete bladder emptying
nocturia, need to urinate two or more times per night
dribbling at the end of your urinary stream
incontinence
straining when urinating
a sudden urge to urinate
a slowed or delayed urinary stream
painful urination
blood in the urine
Diagnosis
Urinalysis- Urine checked for blood and bacteria.
Urodynamic test- measures bladder’s pressure during urination.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test- checks for cancer of the prostate.
Post-void residual- tests the amount of urine left in your bladder after urination.
Cystoscopy- examination of your urethra and bladder with a tiny lighted scope that’s inserted into urethra
Treatment
alpha-1 blockers- Eg terazosin, tamsulosin
Hormone reduction medications- Eg dutasteride and finasteride
Surgeries such as Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), simple prostatectomy
Complications
urinary tract infections
urinary stones
kidney damage
bleeding in the urinary tract
a sudden inability to urinate