Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

    Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition in which the prostate gland is enlarged. As it grows, it presses against and narrows the urethra, causing urinary symptoms such as increased urinary frequency, weak or interrupted urine stream, and dribbling at the end of urination.

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