{"id":17799,"date":"2019-11-13T23:58:39","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T23:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=17799"},"modified":"2023-04-13T09:45:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T09:45:04","slug":"risk-factors-for-bph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/risk-factors-for-bph\/","title":{"rendered":"BPH Risk Factors: Should I Be Worried?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The reproductive system in the male body has a small gland<\/a> that plays a critical role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known as the prostate gland, this small part of the reproductive system produces a substance often referred to as prostate fluids. Once produced, the fluid is mixed with sperm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The combination creates semen, which is what comes out of the penis during ejaculation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prostate gland continues to grow in size as a man’s age. In some men, however, there is a rapid growth of the prostate gland, leading to a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some men seem to be more likely to develop this condition and suffer an enlargement of their prostate than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the risk factors will help a man know when they should be more vigilant in terms of detecting the common signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition that is rather common in older men. The condition affects the prostate gland and causes it to grow larger than the size it should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, this gland has a size that is the same as a chestnut on average. In a man with benign prostatic hyperplasia, the prostate gland<\/a> becomes much larger than this in some cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When benign prostatic hyperplasia starts to cause symptoms in the patient, it is usually due to the advancement of the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prostate sits in a position where the urethra runs through it. When enlarged, the prostate will start to apply pressure to the urethra, which can cause difficulties with the urinary system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consistent pressure applied to the urethra<\/a> can lead to serious complications if the condition is not treated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The restriction in urination caused by this pressure leads to urine staying behind in the bladder every time the man used the toilet. In turn, there may be bacteria that starts growing, leading to an infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take into account here that urine is a combination of excess fluids in the body, along with waste materials filtered from the blood circulatory system. Thus, ineffective emptying of the bladder means some of the waste material remains in the organ. This is essentially what leads to such an infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study estimates that about 75% of all men will have signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia by the time they reach 70 years of age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition’s prevalence dramatically increases with age but can occur during the younger stages of a man’s life as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the signs and symptoms of BPH?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Men need to be able to recognize the signs of prostate growth<\/a> before the condition causes them to suffer urinary problems associated with the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the symptoms are detected, and appropriate action is taken early, then the man can obtain the right treatments to help avoid them from experiencing a worsening of the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failure to detect these symptoms can also lead to serious complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some common symptoms that men tend to experience when they develop benign prostatic hyperplasia include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n