{"id":20960,"date":"2020-03-31T15:05:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=20960"},"modified":"2022-03-07T08:21:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T08:21:41","slug":"hypertrophy-vs-hyperplasia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/hypertrophy-vs-hyperplasia\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypertrophy vs Hyperplasia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some conditions affect the prostate gland negatively, with most of these conditions tending to be present among the older male population. Among these, an enlarged prostate is considered the most common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BPH is not a life-threatening disease, like prostate cancer<\/a>. Yet, it can still be a worrisome condition for a man to suffer from. Studies reported by the age of 90 up to 80% of men might experience an enlarged prostate1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing that a lot of men overlook is that there are two types of conditions that cause an enlarged prostate. Both conditions are called BPH for short. The two conditions include benign prostatic hyperplasia and benign prostatic hypertrophy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While similarities exist between the two, there are also some differences. We look at hypertrophy vs. hyperplasia in this post. This allows men to have a better idea of what causes their prostate enlargement<\/a>. It also provides a sign of the most appropriate treatment to reduce the size of prostate tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is Hypertrophy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benign prostatic hypertrophy refers to a condition that causes the prostate gland to become enlarged. Hypertrophy is a term that refers to an increase in an organ or tissue’s volume. This is what happens with benign prostatic hypertrophy. The size of the prostate gland’s tissue becomes increased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is essential to understand the reasons behind hypertrophy. This gives a man a better view of why they might have developed the condition.
Fat accumulation is not linked to benign prostatic hypertrophy. Obese men have a higher risk of an enlarged prostate<\/a>. The excess fat does accumulate in the prostate gland, though. The accumulation of fat is not what causes the prostate gland to become enlarged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cell proliferation also holds no direct link to benign prostatic hypertrophy.
\nThe condition is classified by an increase in the demand placed on prostate cells. Both physiological and pathological hypertrophy can affect the prostate gland. Permanent cells are generally affected by hypertrophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cells become enlarged when a patient is diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy. This means cells in the prostate has started to become larger than they should be. The condition is not caused by too many cells being present in the prostate gland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When cells become more abundant, the prostate gland itself will start to become enlarged. When the prostate becomes enlarged, it pushes against the urethra. The male patient is likely to begin experiencing certain lower urinary tract symptoms<\/a>2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is Hyperplasia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prostate enlargement is most often referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia<\/a>. This is the other type of condition that tends to affect male patients. It also causes lower urinary tract symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are similarities between hyperplasia and hypertrophy. It is the differences that men should also take note of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With hyperplasia, the cells that make up the prostate tissue<\/a> do not become enlarged. Instead, there is an increase in the number of cells found in the prostate gland. As the number of cells increases, there is an enlargement in the prostates volume<\/a> too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benign prostatic hyperplasia affects the lower urinary tract. This can cause lower urinary symptoms in the patient. Lower urinary tract symptoms are prevalent in men with this type of enlarged prostate condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the more common condition that tends to affect the prostate gland<\/a> too. A lot of men who develop an enlarged prostate gland will be diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Are The Differences Between Hypertrophy And Hyperplasia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several similarities appear with both of these conditions. This makes an accurate diagnosis often more complicated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study describes the symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Symptoms fall into the categories of either irritative or obstructive. These symptoms tend to include3:<\/p>\n\n\n\n