Question 1

what is the best medicine to take for benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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Depends!: Best medicine always depends upon you: if you can't afford it, then it's no good to you. If you won't take it, it's no good. If you can't tolerate side effects, it's no good. Options for BPH include Alpha blockers (+/- BP lowering properties), 5ari (shrink prostate & lower psa), and now daily cialis, too. Talk to your family doc to figure out what's best for you.

Question 2

ideas? what medicine to take for bph(benign prostatic hyperplasia)?

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Alpha blockers: The initial treatment typically is a class of drugs known as Alpha blockers.

Question 3

can we use neostigmin in benign prostatic hyperplasia?or what is the newest drug for bph?

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Not for BPH: Neostigmine is often used to treat neuromuscular disease such as myasthenia gravis--and has many side effects. It is not for bph.  There hasn't been new drug lately for bph, last one was rapaflo (silodosin) (approved 2008) and combo of older meds (jalyn-2010), and Cialis (2012) as an adjunct treatment for bph. I certainly hope you don't have BPH at age 21. Consult doc if you have concern/problem. Good luck.

Question 4

who typically gets benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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Men and BPH: Virtually all men have some degree of BPH throughout their lifetimes!

Question 5

describe the features of benign prostatic hyperplasia (b.p.h.).?

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Obstruction of urine: It involves enlargement of prostatic stromal and epithelial cells, resulting in the formation of large, discrete nodules in the area of prostate surrounding the urethra. When sufficiently large, the nodules compress the urethra causing partial, or sometimes complete, blockage of the urethra, making one unable to void. It leads to symptoms of hesitancy, strain, urgency, frequent and painful voiding.

Question 6

what can i do and not do if i have benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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For BPH,: ...The most important thing to do is to work with a urologist to assess your symptoms & level of urinary bother. If you have no symptoms or bother, there is little that must be done. If you have significant bother or complications from bph, treatment with medication or even surgery is indicated. You should also minimize things that worsen symptoms, such as caffeine and late night fluid intake.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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BPH: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy) is an enlargement of the prostate gland in males that can constrict the male urethra leading to retention of urine, feelings of urgency, etc.  If severe enough, it can be treated with some medications or surgery.

Question 8

what all could be the potential causes for benign prostatic hyperplasia in young men?

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Very unusual: I don't know the cause of BPH in a younger male but it is extremely rare in younger men.  Its pretty much a normal finding in elderly men.

Question 9

what is the treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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Varies.: To shrink the prostate, drugs like Finasteride are used. To improve sx and increase urine flow, alpha-agonists like doxazosin and Flomax (tamsulosin) are used.  These drugs have an antihypertensive effect, so start on low  doses and work up. There are of courseurologic procedures, but most people are started on these medications.  An exam of the prostate, psa, and prostate ultraound are frequently obtained.

Question 10

how is benign prostatic hyperplasia diagnosed by digital rectal examination?

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Consistency: Benign enlargement the gland gets enlarged almost 3 finger size, may not able to reach upper end of prostate, the central grove will disappears, consistency is not hard like malignancy, your urologist is an expert who has knowledge to distinguish from other conditions, finally if needed will  do a biopsy to rule out cancer.

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