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Health Conditions
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
What are the risk factors?
Risk factors are characteristics that can predispose you to developing a condition. Currently, aging is the only identifiable risk factor for the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is the most common disease of the aging male. Obesity, heredity, and race may also play a role in determining your risk for BPH. Although symptoms of advanced prostate cancer are similar to symptoms of BPH, BPH is not a precursor to the development of prostate cancer.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
