Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) question n answers graded A+ 2023/2024

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) question n answers graded A+ 2023Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - correct answer a benign enlargement of the prostate gland resulting from increase in number of epithelial cells and stream tissue. -most common urologic problem in male adults BPH Pathophysiology - correct answer Though to result from hormonal changes from aging process: -Excessive accumulation of DHT in the prostate cells that can stimulate overgrowth of prostate tissue -Increased proportion of estrogen over testosterone in blood Compression (from enlargement) of the urethra leads to: -Decrease in caliber and force of the urinary stream -Difficulty in initiating voiding -Intermittency of voiding -Dribbling -BPH develops in the inner part of the prostate. -This enlargement gradually compresses the urethra, eventually leading to partial or complete obstruction. -There is no direct relationship between the size of the prostate and the severity of symptoms or degree of obstruction. -The location of the enlargement is the most significant in the development of obstructive symptoms.