UKIAH, 10/26/20 — More than 50% of men over the age of 50 suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also referred to as an enlarged prostate. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, in 2010, as many as 14 million men in the United States had lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of BPH.
Not to be confused with prostate cancer, BPH occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the bladder. Symptoms of BPH often include urinary problems such as frequent urination, a weak or slow urinary stream and a urinary stream that stops and starts. This can lead to interrupted sleep, loss of productivity and decreased quality of life.
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