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All about BPH

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What is the Pathophysiology of BPH   Enlargement of prostate that compresses urethra constriction and interfers with urination  
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What do Alpha blocking agents do?   Promote relaxation in the prostate, and relax smooth muscle. BUT DO NOT reduce prostate size.  
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Side effects of Alpha blocking agents   orthostatic hypotension, dizziness  
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What do 5-a-reductase inhibitors do?   Reduce size of prostate Blocks DHT (dihydrotestosterone)  
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Side effects of 5-a-reductase inhibitors   Impotence, and decreased libido  
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types of Alpha blocking agents   doxazosin (Cardura), Terazosin( Hytrin), Tamsulosin(FLomax), Alfuzosin (uroxatral)  
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Clinical ManifestationsBPH: Obstructive   decreased caliber or force of stream, terminal dribbling, retention, difficulty initiating voiding  
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CLinical Manifestations of BPH: Irritative   urgency, dysuria, frequency, incontinence, nocturia  
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Etiology and Risk factors of BPH   Family history, environment, Diet: increased sat. fats (butter, beef), Obesity (increased waist circumference)  
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Complications of BPH   Acute urinary retention, UTI, Septicemia secondary to UTI, bladder calculi, Pyelonephritis, hydronephrosis leading to renal failure.  
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Surgical treatment for BPH   TURP  
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