Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called enlarged prostate, is a condition that affects men as they grow older. It’s normal that with aging men get prostate problems, some more serious than others and BPH is one of the less worrying types of prostate problems.

But how do you know if you have BPH? Here’s a list of enlarged prostate symptoms.

To address the symptoms of BPH, there are several treatment options available, such as medication, therapies and also surgeries. In this video, shared by Best Docs Network in 2013, listen to Dr. Michael White as he explains how BPH can lead to bladder infections, stones, blood in the urine, and kidney damage. Dr. White also discusses the use of Robotic Simple Prostatectomy as a treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Find out more about 4 lifestyle and treatment options after a BPH diagnosis.

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