Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical name for an enlarged prostate gland. In most cases, the prostate continues to grow throughout a man's entire life. As a result, BPH is common in older males. The enlarged prostate blocks the flow of urine, causing an inability to urinate, UTIs, bladder damage, and kidney damage. The cause of enlarged prostates is not clear, but experts believe it could be a result of unbalanced sex hormones. Family history, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity increase the risk.

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