Hormonal changes in a man's aging body can cause the prostate to grow—resulting in urinary problems since the gland is wrapped around the urethra, as seen in this image taken from Asklepios Atlas of ...

What is prostate enlargement? What are its symptoms and causes, and how is it treated? How common is prostate enlargement, and who's at risk? What is benign prostatic hyperplasia? Is there anything ...

Steven Black could not urinate. The pain sent the Cedar Park man to the emergency room for treatment. That November in 2019, Black, then 58, spent five days in the hospital, where doctors determined ...

An enlarged prostate may cause problems urinating and other symptoms. The prostate gland plays a significant role in the male reproductive system. About the size of a ping-pong ball or walnut, it sits ...

An enlarged prostate is a condition that commonly affects older people with a prostate. Symptoms include increased urinary frequency and urgency. People may also experience difficulty starting a urine ...

The prostate is a small gland located beneath the bladder and in front of the rectum. It's a male reproductive organ that produces semen and plays an essential role in the urinary system. The prostate ...

With growing age, many experience Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) also known as an enlarged prostate. Research indicates that prostate enlargement affects 25% of men during their 50s but this ...

A typical prostate is about the size of a walnut, but prostate enlargement is common with age. The prostate is a part of the reproductive system. It’s a small gland positioned in front of the rectum, ...

At University of Utah Health, our urologists specialize in helping men achieve better health with top-notch specialty care and the latest advances in treatment and therapies. We provide care for a ...

In rare occasions, an enlarged prostate can crowd nearby structures. This can obstructing the bowel, affect bowel movements, and cause constipation. The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive ...

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer—and if you live long enough, chances of an enlarged prostate skyrocket. Experts weigh in on what you need to know. Hormonal changes in a man's ...

Prostate enlargement is generally a disease of elderly men; and it is characterized by urine retention, leading to severe pains, anxiety, discomfort, and sometimes, loss of consciousness. The full ...