Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-life threatening condition that affects men as they get older. BPH (also known as enlarged prostate) happens when the prostate gland enlarges. It’s a condition that can cause great discomfort, especially at night, since sufferers tend to wake up several times during the night to urinate; this happens because they cannot empty their bladder fully in one go.

If you want to learn more about the symptoms of prostate enlargement, click here.

In this video shared by Best Docs Network, Dr. Honaker discusses what an enlarged prostate is, the side effects that can occur when you have an enlarged prostate, and what that may mean for your health as you get older.

Find out more about the most common symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia here.

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