What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?

It is a common condition in elderly men that consists of an increase in prostate volume due to hormonal alterations typical of aging (among other possible causes), causing symptoms such as frequent urination, especially at night, urinary flow obstructions, infections, and other urinary system disorders.

There are several potential risks for developing benign prostatic hyperplasia, such as:

Being over 60 years old.
Having relatives with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Diabetes.
Heart conditions.
Overweight and obesity.
Sedentary lifestyle.

Signs and symptoms Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Frequent urination.
Urgency to urinate.
Nocturia.
Trouble starting urination.
Lack of pressure in the urinary flow.
Intermittent stream when urinating.
Post micturition dribble.
Poor bladder emptying.
Urinary tract infections.
Urinary blockages.
Hematuria.

Possible complications of benign prostatic hyperplasia include:

Urinary retention.
Urinary infectious processes.
Bladder stones.
Bladder injuries.
Kidney problems.
Prostate cancer.

Diagnosis and treatment Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

The doctor will analyze your symptoms and medical history, perform a physical examination that will include the so-called digital rectal exam, which consists of inserting a finger into the rectum to verify the size of the prostate, and will request various tests, including:

Urine test.
Blood test.
Prostate-specific antigen.
Urodynamic and flow pressure test.
Cystoscopy.
Ultrasound.
Biopsy of prostate tissue.

The treatment will depend on the intensity of the symptoms, the degree of prostate enlargement, age, and general health, but it can include:

Medication.
Minimally invasive procedures.
Surgery.

At ABC Medical Center’s Internal Medicine Department, we offer health care services with the highest quality and safety, from the prevention, diagnosis, timely treatment, and monitoring of infectious, respiratory, endocrinological, dermatological, rheumatic, nephrological, gastrointestinal, and hematological pathologies of both chronic-degenerative diseases and acute conditions, through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary model.

Related centers and departments

Internal Medicine
Radiology and Molecular Imaging
Clinical Laboratory

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mayoclinic.org
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Comparison of COVID-19 vaccines

Pfizer-
BioNTech

Pfizer-BioNTech

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vaccine type: mRNA
Effectiveness: 95% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

No Does not contain egg, latex, or preservatives.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 21 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

Who should or shouldn’t get the vaccine?
People who should receive the vaccine are those over 16 years old.
People who should not receive the vaccine are those who have a history of anaphylactic shock (severe allergy) or who are allergic to any component of this vaccine such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) or polysorbate.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, nausea, malaise, and swollen lymph nodes.

How long will it take for me to be protected and what does it protect me from?
After 14 days of having the complete scheme (after the administration of the 2nd dose), the protection period is still under study. It protects us from serious COVID-19 or requiring hospitalization.

Moderna

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vaccine type: mRNA
Effectiveness: 94.5% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

Does not contain egg, latex, or preservatives.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 28 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

Who should or shouldn’t get the vaccine?
People who should receive the vaccine are those over 18 years old.
People who should not receive the vaccine are those who have a history of anaphylactic shock (severe allergy) or who are allergic to any component of this vaccine.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, nausea, and swollen lymph nodes in the arm in which you received the injection.

Janssen/
Johnson
& Johnson

Janssen/ Johnson & Johnson

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 72.0% in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.
85% in the prevention of severe COVID-19.

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How many doses are needed?
Only one dose in needed.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea.

How long will it take for me to be protected and what does it protect me from?
After 28 days of having the complete scheme (the last dose applied), the protection period is still under study. It protects us from 85% serious COVID-19 or requiring hospitalization.

AstraZeneca
and
Oxford
University

AstraZeneca and Oxford University

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Adenovirus vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 82% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 56 days apart (or up to 84 days apart, if necessary).

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, and fever, which were mild to moderate in intensity and disappeared within 48 hours of vaccination.

Sputnik V

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Adenovirus vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 92% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 21 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?

Signs and symptoms Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Diagnosis and treatment Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

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