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
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
- May require urinary catheterization for acute urinary retention
Disposition
- Discharge
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