{"id":13799,"date":"2019-05-30T15:29:13","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T15:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=13799"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:10:10","slug":"bph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/bph\/","title":{"rendered":"Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Signs, Causes, Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) occurs when the prostate expands to twice or even three times its regular size.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe growing prostate gland gradually presses against the urethra and restricts urinary flow.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis results in more frequent urination, and as the urethra becomes increasingly narrowed, the urine remains in the bladder, accounting for urinary problems.\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the word benign suggests, BPH does not indicate severe diseases like cancer or other malignancies. However, it can cause some discomfort, as we will explain below.\n\n\n\n\n
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Figure 1: Enlarged prostate.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What are the symptoms of BPH?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nEnlarged prostate symptoms can be subtle and as a result, remain undetected.\n\n\n\n\n\nMoreover, many men will dismiss their symptoms as \u2018old age.\u2019 However, by knowing what BPH feels like, you will more closely be able to determine if you are experiencing it.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe symptoms usually manifest as problems during and after urination.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is due to the enlarged prostate pressing down on the urinary tract and inhibiting the urine flow.\n\n\n\n\n\nLUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms<\/a>) is a collective term that describes a range of urinary symptoms. This includes urinary urgency<\/a>, urinary frequency, urinary incontinence<\/a>, and weak urinary stream<\/a>.\n\n\n\n\n\nLower urinary tract symptoms from BPH can fall into two categories; obstructive or irritative.\n\n\n\n\n
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Irritative Symptoms of Prostate Enlargement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nIrritative symptoms include urgent or frequent urination during the day and night.\n\n\n\n\n

Frequent Urination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nA need to pass to urinate more frequently and urgently. This is because the enlarged prostate gland puts increased pressure on the urethra and bladder, which therefore makes it increasingly difficult to hold in urine.\n\n\n\n\n

Nocturia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nA need to get up to urinate during the night. This is called \u201cnocturia<\/a>\u201d and is defined as a need to urinate three or more times at night.\n\n\n\n\n

Urinary Retention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nUrinary retention<\/a> is a feeling that you cannot empty your bladder properly.\n\n\n\n\n
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Obstructive Symptoms of Prostate Enlargement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nObstructive symptoms can cause a delay or straining when starting to urinate and result in a dribbling flow of urine<\/a>.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n