Enlarged prostate. Computer artwork of a section through an enlarged prostate gland (centre). This is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non- cance

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Enlarged prostate. Computer artwork of a section through an enlarged prostate gland (centre). This is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non- cancerous enlargement. The prostate sits underneath the bladder (top) surrounding the urethra, the tube urine passes through. When it is enlarged the prostate presses on the urethra, causing problems with passing urine. BPH is a common condition, affecting half of all men over 50. Most cases require no treatment, but more severe cases can be treated with muscle relaxants or surgical removal of part of the prostate.

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Size: 4200px × 2970px
Photo credit: © ANIMATED HEALTHCARE LTD/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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