Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or enlarged prostate, is a disease that affects men. The vast majority of men with BPH develop an abnormal enlargement of the prostate, which affects the urinary and reproductive systems. BPH can be a really uncomfortable disease, mainly because of the constant and recurrent need to urinate, especially at night.

To help you cope better with discomfort caused by BPH, we’ve put together five tips to help you relieve your BPH symptoms, with the help of Harvard Health Publications (from Harvard Medical School):

1. Relax: Being tense or in a nervous state most of the time can make you urinate more frequently. Practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation and exercising regularly can help reduce stress.

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