BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia)

Question 1

when the prostate starts to cause Urinary dysfunction its called __

Answer 1

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Question 2

Impaired urine outflow from the bladder causes __

Answer 2

patient is vulnerable to infection and retention

Question 3

Benign prostate hyperplasia puts patients risk for __

Answer 3

UTI’s and kidney infections

Question 4

80% of __ develop BPH

Answer 4

Males

Question 5

BPH is caused by __

Answer 5

elevated estrogen levels, (not well understood)

Question 6

__ are risk factors

Answer 6

^ age, smoking, chronic alcohol, obesity, DM, Heart disease, diet high in fat, protein, carb, fiber (western diet)

Question 7

the signs/symptoms are__

Answer 7

Urine- urgency, frequency, nocturia, frequent UTIs, hematuria, straining, weak peeing, post-void dribbling, , stasis (blockage)

Question 8

Test use to see if you have BPH are __

Answer 8

Urinalysis & culture (looks for UTI), CBC (WBC (high) and RBC (low) = infection), BUN & creatinine, PSA (rule out cancer), DRE (digital rectal exam) revels enlarged prostate, bladder scan,

Question 9

Treatment Goal

Answer 9

improve pee flow