In this video from Howard General Country Hospital shared in January 2014, urologist Dr. Frank Nezu from the Central Maryland Urology Associates in Columbia, Maryland, talks about enlarged prostates and answers some common questions about benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Nezu starts by explaining what the prostate is and its purpose in the male reproductive system. He then goes on to explain what happens when the prostate gland becomes enlarged as men get older. He describes some of the typical symptoms that men with BPH will experience such as difficulty urinating, frequency of urination and pain when urinating. Nezu also talks about some of the treatment options that are available to help overcome the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
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