Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

   Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Adenoma of the prostate , or prostatic hypertrophy - a benign tumor growth . Adenoma is mainly seen in men older than 50 years. The incidence of this disease increases with age. The exact causes of the disease are unknown . Perhaps disease is associated with hormonal changes inherent in the normal aging process . When enlarged prostate occurs squeezing lower urinary bladder and upper urethra. This creates a barrier to the flow of urine from the bladder. The adenoma larger urethra is blocked completely. In these cases need urgent surgery.
   Symptoms: Difficulty in beginning to urinate , decrease the tension of the urine stream , which often require additional straining , frequent urination at night ; involuntary emptying of the bladder ; persistent or uncontrollable urge to urinate and blood in urine . Symptoms include general discomfort in the abdomen, loss of appetite , fatigue .

   Traditional treatments : There are two methods of treatment: drug and surgical. Adenoma and treated with hormones that cause wrinkling breast tissue . In some cases, do not require any treatment , only made ​​frequent checkups.