How do I know if my prostate is enlarged?
Article Excerpt: "...Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a health issue that becomes more common with age. It's also called an enlarged prostate. The prostate is a small gland that helps make semen. It's found just below the bladder. And it often gets bigger as you get older.
An enlarged prostate can cause symptoms that may bother you, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It also can cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.
Many treatments can help BPH. These include...Cystoscopy: A lighted, flexible tool is placed into the urethra. It lets a provider see inside the urethra and bladder. Before this test, you will be given a medicine that keeps you from feeling pain. ...symptoms include:
Urinary tract infection.
Not being able to pee.
Blood in the urine.
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Resource: www.mayoclinic.org