Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Background

• Benign, noncancerous increase in the size of the prostate

Clinical Features

• Urinary frequency
• Nocturia
• Difficulty starting urination
• Weak stream
• Acute urinary retention (most common cause)

Complications

• UTI
• Bladder stones
• CKD

Management

• May require urinary catheterization for acute urinary retention

Disposition

• Discharge

See Also

• Acute urinary retention