Question

My brother has just been diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).  This is so new to me. I do not know anything about the condition and have some questions for the nurse:

1. What is BPH and what causes it?

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2. Are we at risk for getting BPH?  (Hint:  risk factors)?

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3. What are the signs and symptoms of BPH?

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4. Are there any medical tests or labs that are done to help confirm the diagnosis?

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5. Are there any medications used to treat this condition?

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6. Are there any special nursing considerations when caring for with BPH?

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7. Are there any psychosocial considerations that I need to know about to care for him?

Answer 1

1answer) BPH is also called as benign prostate enlargement. It happens mostly to the aged people. It causes difficulty in urine output.

CAUSES: causes may be related to the change in secretion of sex hormones with age.

2answer) Risk factors for BPH: Aged people with the age above 80 are at risk. People with the family history of BPH are at risk. People with health conditions such as obesity and diabetes are at risk.

3answer) SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BPH: Urine frequency increases. Urinary discomfort and urge to pee increases. Discomfort arises at the end of urine excretion

4answer) tests are as follows:

a) blood test

b) digital rectal exam

c) prostate specific antigen test

d) urine flow study test

5answer) Alpha blocking drugs are used to treat BPH. Drugs such as

a) alfuzosin

b) terazosin

c) doxazosin

6answer)

a) one should limit the fluid intake at night to reduce the urge to urinate at night

b) some over the counter medicines such as cold and allergy medicines can increase the problem so these medicines must be stopped