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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
🚨 Symptoms
Frequent urination (especially at night), urgency, weak stream, difficulty starting, hesitancy, dribbling, incomplete emptying
🔍 Causes
Age-related prostate growth, hormonal changes (increased DHT), genetic factors, inflammation
💊 Treatment
Watchful waiting, alpha-blockers (tamsulosin), 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride), minimally invasive procedures, TURP, laser therapy
📝 Nursing Care
Monitor urinary output, assess for retention, teach medication timing, advise on fluid timing (avoid before bed), watch for complications
Source: NHS Scotland. For educational purposes only.