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My dad, age 70 who experiences no symptoms in any way, was diagnosed with enlarged prostate and given prescription to relieve symptoms. advice please?
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Follow his Dr advise: At 70 is not unusual to have enlarged prostate and some obstructive symptoms to urinary flow. It is good is not malignant , most likely his doctor checked for cancer by PSA levels. Make sure he goes for follow up visit .
Answered 2/6/2016
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