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Prostate Enlargement: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Presented from United Arab Emirates by Dr. Vipul Agrawal0
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Case Description
Prostate enlargement, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), often manifests with urinary symptoms such as increased frequency, urgency, and difficulty in initiating or maintaining a steady stream. Patients may experience a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying, leading to the need for frequent...
Case Summary
- The prostate is a walnut-sized gland at the base of the bladder in males, surrounding the urethra and contributing fluids to semen. Common problems include prostate enlargement (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer. BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, pressing the urethra and causing bladder outlet obstruction. It is an age-related problem, with incidence increasing with age, affecting up to 80% of men over 80.
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Dr. Vipul Agrawal
Consultant Urologist, Prime Hospital, Dubai, UAEDr. Vipul Agrawal is currently working as Consultant Urologist in Prime Hospital, Dubai. He is a member of professional organizations like Urological Society of India, Emirates Urologic Society and many more. He published various papers nationally and internationally. He was awarded 3.Brand Ambassador Award, 2021, Medeor International Hospital, Al Ain and Chief Contributor Award in 2019. He also received First Prize for Best Paper Presentation on Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
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