Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also called prostate enlargement, is a noncancerous increase in the size of the prostate gland. Symptoms may include frequent urination, trouble starting to urinate, a weak stream, or loss of bladder control. Complications can include urinary tract infections, bladder stones and chronic kidney problems.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXIV: Diseases of the Genitourinary System 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Idiopathic / Multifactorial 1 Connections
Treated By
Source Aquablation therapy (Wikipedia)
Source Prostate steam treatment (Wikipedia)
Source Prostatic artery embolization (Wikipedia)
Source Urinary catheterization (Wikipedia)
Source Vasectomy (Wikipedia)
Source Watchful waiting (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called prostate enlargement, is a noncancerous increase in size of the prostate gland.
Lead section, body-system statement (urinary)
Symptoms may include frequent urination, trouble starting to urinate, weak stream, inability to urinate, or loss of bladder control.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the genitourinary system
3. Wikidata: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Subclass of: prostate neoplasm
Prostatic artery embolization (Wikipedia)
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Prostatic artery embolization (PAE, or prostate artery embolisation) is a non-surgical technique for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Aquablation therapy (Wikipedia)
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Aquablation therapy (AquaBeam) is a surgical procedure for men with lower urinary tract symptoms resulting from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Prostate steam treatment (Wikipedia)
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Prostate steam treatment (Rezum), also called water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT), is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for men with lower urinary tract symptoms resulting from prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH).
Vasectomy (Wikipedia)
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The first human vasectomies were performed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, or enlargement of the prostate.
Watchful waiting (Wikipedia)
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Other examples include: the diagnosis and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia depression otitis media inguinal hernia odd behaviors in infants non-symptomatic kidney stones gender dysphoria in children prior to the onset of puberty
Urinary catheterization (Wikipedia)
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Common indications for urinary catheterization include acute or chronic urinary retention (which can damage the kidneys) from conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, orthopedic procedures that may limit a patient's movement, the need for accurate monitoring of input and output (such as in an ICU), urinary incontinence that may compromise the ability to heal wounds,
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