&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also commonly known as prostate enlargement, is when the surrounding tissues and prostate expand. BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The prostate is a walnut-size gland that supplies semen to help sperm travel and survive. It is located between the rectum and the base of the penis. And under the bottom of the bladder, there is the surrounding part of the urethra.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;It is one of the most common urological problems facing men as they age.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;As men age, the prostate will continue to grow. Men go through 2 periods of prostate growth, one during puberty and the second period around the age of 25.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The enlarged prostate will become a problem when it squeezes the urethra and causes a series of symptoms.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are the Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The enlarging prostate will squeeze the urethra through the centre of the gland causing urinary symptoms that include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Having frequent urination&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Having an urgent need to pass urine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Having weak urine flow&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Having blood in the urine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Having difficulty in starting to urine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Having a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are the Complications of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Some of the complications of prostate enlargement may include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Recurring urinary tract infection (UTI)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Bladder stones&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Kidney damage&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Diagnosed?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Some standard tests to diagnose prostate enlargement include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Digital rectal examination&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Urine flow study&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Cystoscopy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;What are the Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;1. Alpha-blockers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Alpha-blockers are medications to help relax the prostate and bladder muscles. Alpha-blockers are fast reacting and will help reduce the symptoms of BPH. Some of the side effects may include low blood pressure and giddiness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;2. 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors increase urine flow and shrink the prostate by blocking the male hormone that causes the prostate to enlarge. Some of the side effects may include&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/what-causes-low-sex-drive-in-men-low-in-libido&quot;&gt;low sex drive&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;and&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/erectile-dysfunction&quot;&gt;erectile dysfunction&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE5-Is)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE5-Is) help treat the urinary symptoms related to BPH by relaxing the neck of the bladder and prostate. It also helps with the erection of the penis. However, some side effects may include flashing and muscle soreness.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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