European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA- A DISEASE OF THE AGING MALE: A REVIEW

Dr. Rakesh Raushan*, Prof. (Dr.) Vishal Verma and Prof. (Dr.) Pankaj Kumar Sharma

ABSTRACT

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) is a most frequently occurring disorder of the aging men. The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. Benign prostatic hyperplasia - also called BPH - is a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged. It is not a malignant disease.[1] This is the disease of male senior citizens exclusively where it affects the community about over the 50 years of age. A few other names have been given to this condition i.e. benign prostatic hyperplasia, benign prostatic hypertrophy, senile enlargement of the prostate and nodular hyperplasia of prostate etc.[2] Current article focuses on aetiology clinical presentation, conservative treatments and surgical treatments of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Keywords: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Benign prostatic hyprtrophy, Nodular hyperplasia of prostate.