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Prostate gland enlargement

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The prostate is located between the bladder and the penis in a male. An enlarged prostate refers to a gland that is abnormally large. This can cause an inability to urinate. An enlarged prostate is very common in older men.

Dr. Rajiva Goyal reviewed this

36 year experience in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Is a type of:

Prostate diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Is Symptom of

Urinary tract infections in men
Condition
ESRD
Condition

Is a Side Effect of

Oxandrolone
Android
Methyltestosterone
Testosterone
Androderm
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Prostate gland enlargement
Tamsulosin
4
68 reviews
Dutasteride
3.8
62 reviews
Finasteride
3.7
71 reviews
Silodosin
3.6
60 reviews
Alfuzosin
3.6
64 reviews
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