Patient/caregiver was instructed upon complications of BPH as follows: Increased risk for UTI: Backing-up of urine in the bladder is a very favorable factor for bacterial growth, which results in increased risk for bladder infection. The infection in the bladder can slowly ascend up along the ureters to the kidneys. This ascending urinary infection can lead to increased risk for renal infection (pyelonephritis). Stone formation: Backing-up of urine in the bladder and kidney can lead [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon complications of BPH as follows: Damage to urinary bladder: Inhibited flow of urine in individuals with BPH can result in difficulty emptying the urinary bladder. This leads to back-up of urine in the bladder, which increases pressure in the urinary bladder. This increased pressure in the bladder can progressively overstretch the bladder, weaken, and damage the bladder walls. This can result in bleeding from bladder walls and presentation with blood in [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon signs and symptoms of BPH as follows: Prostate is a gland in males that surrounds the urethra and located between the urinary bladder and penis. For reasons unclear, prostate gland in some individuals can be enlarged. Hormonal disturbances in elderly males is considered to be an important factor contributing to the enlargement of prostate. As prostate normally surrounds the urethra, enlargement of prostate presses onto and narrows/closes the urethra, which results [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon signs and symptoms of BPH as follows: Prostate is a gland in males that surrounds the urethra and located between the urinary bladder and penis. For reasons unclear, prostate gland in some individuals can be enlarged. Hormonal disturbances in elderly males is considered to be an important factor contributing to the enlargement of prostate. As prostate normally surrounds the urethra, enlargement of prostate presses onto and narrows/closes the urethra, which results [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon pathophysiology of BPH as follows: Prostate is a gland in males that surrounds the urethra and located between the urinary bladder and penis. Prostate gland secretes prostatic fluid, which nourishes sperm cells produced by the testicles. By nourishing the sperm cells and maintaining them viable, prostate gland helps with male fertility. For reasons unclear, prostate gland in some individuals can be enlarged. Hormonal disturbances in elderly males is considered to be [...]