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前列腺增生症
前列腺是位於男士膀胱下面的一個組織,包圍著尿道。它的分泌和精子混和,形成精液1。前列腺增生症(Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,簡稱BPH),通常是四十歲或以上男士普遍面對的問題,逾 5 成51- 60 歲以上及 9 成80 歲以上男性會面對相同問題2。患者的尿道會因前列腺增生而壓迫,造成排尿困難或不適,以及影響膀胱、尿道或其他健康問題3。
Reference:
- Incontinence and overactive bladder health centre. WebMD Website. http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/picture-of-the-prostate. Accessed on 11 June 2019.
- NIH Prostate Enlargement ( Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/prostate-problems/ prostate-enlargement-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia. Accessed on 11 June 2019.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Symptoms & causes. Mayo Clinic Website. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20370087. Accessed on 11 June 2019.
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