Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:BPH
gptkbp:affects men
prostate gland
gptkbp:cause aging
gptkbp:complication gptkb:bladder_stones
urinary tract infection
urinary retention
kidney damage
gptkbp:diagnosedBy urinalysis
ultrasound
digital rectal exam
prostate-specific antigen test
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:N40
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D011471
gptkbp:prevalence common in older men
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:diabetes
family history
obesity
age over 50
gptkbp:symptom urinary frequency
urinary urgency
incomplete bladder emptying
weak urine stream
nocturia
gptkbp:synonym enlarged prostate
benign prostatic hypertrophy
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:5-alpha-reductase_inhibitors
lifestyle modification
minimally invasive surgery
alpha blockers
TURP
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:BPH
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6