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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Description:The prostate is a walnut-sized organ located below the bladder (where urine). The prostate helps to maintain semen. Prostate Problems often occur in men aged 50 years or more.Benign prostatic hyperplasia is nonmalignant (non-cancerous) enlargement of the prostate gland, commonly occurs in men. This condition is also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Symptoms:Some symptoms are difficulty in starting urination, urine is slowed down, and frequenturination.Treatment:If it does not cause severe symptoms that patients usually do not check the disease.Treatment of BPH is usually reserved for people who have significant symptoms.