Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also referred to as Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is the enlargement of the prostate gland. The term hyperplasia is more suitable as the main prostatic changes are caused by the hyperplasia, and not hypertrophy. BPH is a chronic condition commonly affecting men over fifty years of age and its prevalence and severity increases with age. In United States, the incidence of BPH in men 60 years of age and older is 60%, and those of 70 years or older is 90%. Benign
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia is known as a noncancerous overdevelopment of the prostate; it is also called an enlarged prostate. The abbreviation for benign prostatic hyperplasia is, “BPH.” Another term for benign prostatic hyperplasia is benign prostatic hypertrophy but is most commonly known as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Major signs and symptoms include: Frequent or urgent need to urinate increased frequency of urination at night (nocturia), difficulty starting urination
is most commonly found in older men. As a man gets older, his prostate may get bigger and block the urethra of bladder, which can cause him to have difficulty urinating or even interfere with sexual functions. This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and although it is not cancer, surgery may be needed to correct it. The symptoms of BPH, or other problems in the prostate may be similar to symptoms of prostate cancer. Some common symptoms of prostate cancer are: weak or interrupted
Prostate Cancer: Prostate cancer is a cancer that affects your prostate gland. Men should be aware. Looking for symptoms in a good way to see if you many have it, because the sooner the better.This cancer is a common cancer found in men. It is in fact the most common cancer found in men. 1 out of 5 men are diagnosed with this. Symptoms: When a tumor causes the prostate gland to swell, below are symptoms that many occur: a need to urinate frequently, especially at night, difficulty starting or stopping
2 - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia for 7 years 3 – One episode of acute gout 3 years ago. 4 - Chronic constipation for more than 3 years. 5 – 2 years history of depression. Social History 1 – Non smoker 2 – 1 unit of alcohol every night Drug History 1 – Citalopram 10 mg/day (selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor agent) for his depression 2 – Metformin 500 mg/3 a day (Biguanide agent) for his diabetic mellitus disease 3 – Tamsulosin 0.4 mg/day (Alpha blocker agent) for his benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Biloba trees can live up to one thousand years it is one of the oldest tree species. Scientist say that Kava kava can help elevate peoples mood and help them relax. Saw palmetto is said to be used by men to help treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is when the prostate is enlarged. Valerian is now used as a alternative for sleeping medication. Echinacea Preparations is used now to improve the bodies natural immunity. While using herbal medication there may be some
biomarker for prostate cancer most routinely used by urologists. However, PSA-based screening has been shown to have high false positives and false negatives with low specificity, and it is not able to distinguish well between cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia or between indolent and aggressive cancers, thus leading to overtreatment, especially unnecessary biopsies (Otero) (Qian). Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new specific biomarker for the early detection of prostate cancer, and effective
8 Clinical Makeup Assignment The HESI Patient Review modules exposed me to three critical concepts in the nursing profession – cellular regulation, infection, and immunity. It did not stand as the terms, themselves, that were elaborated on, but rather, patient case scenarios that directly related to these three concepts. To create a foundation, I will provide a basic definition for the terms. Cellular regulation refers to,” all functions carried out within a cell to maintain homeostasis, including
Should You Use Prostara? What is Prostara and why is it gaining popularity not just for managing BPH but also as a supplement for general prostate health? Read on and find out. Understanding BPH Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common ailments that affect aging men. Statistics show that more than half of the entire male population aged 65 have some form of BPH, while about 90 percent of men aged 85 have the condition. Every year, in the United States alone, about a quarter of
possible complications associated with mating, pregnancy and birth. Similar to females, males also have health benefits associated with neutering. Neutering male pets helps to prevent testicular cancer and some prostate problems such as benign prostatic hyperplasia ("Spaying and Neutering"). Neutering also reduces the risk of feline AIDS, feline immunodeficiency virus or FIV, in male cats ("Benefits of Spaying and
Patient Scenario Daring my second semester I met a geriatric patient, The patient was a seventy-eight year old male. His medical diagnosis was dementia, anxiety, congestive heart failure, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This gentleman’s BPH resulted in acute urinary retention which has symptoms of inability to urinate, painful urgent need to urinate, pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen, bloating of the lower abdomen. To access for BPH one asks the patient about difficulty in starting
One third of the United States population complains of insomnia, with about one More than 40% of those suffering from insomnia self- medicate with over the counter drugs (OTC) or with other substances such as alcohol. 2 half of those are saying it’s serious.1 Insomnia is defined by inability to initiate or maintain sleep despite of adequate time and opportunity to sleep which results in daytime impairment.2 time it’s characterized as problems with either sleep onset, sleep maintenance, or non-
The flax plant is thought to be one of the oldest crops in the world and one of the first crops domesticated by man (Oplinger, 1997). Originating in Mesopotamia around 3000 BC, the flax plant has been around since the stone ages. Flax plants were cultivated and used for many different things since every part of the flax plant could be used. The seeds were used to make foods or added to foods for flavor. The seeds could also be made into oil and was commonly used to make medicines, for use on the
Cardiovascular Agents Pharmacy Technician Preparedness Cardiovascular Agents Cardiovascular agents are used to treat the heart, circulatory, and vascular system. Each Sub-Class has a unique active ingredient that targets the issues that our body cannot fight with alone. Patients who have one or more cardiovascular conditions such as CHF, hypertension and an arrhythmia may be taking multiple medications for each condition. There are multiple subclasses that I will be discussing. Even though
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing of pharmaceuticals has grown increasingly in the past decade. The American public views prescription drug advertising for a wide range of medical conditions, including high cholesterol, depression, allergies, and erectile dysfunction. The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the content of these advertisements. Critics also have taken the position that the advertisements garner unearned trust from the public, are misleading, and promote unnecessary
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The Urinary System How do the urinay system work ?? Your body takes nutrients from food and uses them to maintain all bodily functions including energy and self-repair. After your body has taken what it needs from the food, waste products are left behind in the blood and in the bowel. The urinary system works with the lungs, skin, and intestines--all of which also excrete wastes--to keep the chemicals and water in your body balanced. Adults eliminate about a quart and a half of urine each day