What is a BPH with obstruction?

What is a BPH with obstruction?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia—also called BPH—is a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged and not cancerous. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic obstruction. The prostate goes through two main growth periods as a man ages.

What is the normal range for BPH?

American Urological Association Symptom Index to assess severity of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A score of 7 or less indicates mild BPH; a score of 8 to 19 indicates moderate BPH; a score of 20 to 35 indicates severe BPH.

Does BPH cause obstruction?

BPH symptoms can be divided into those caused directly by urethral obstruction and those due to secondary changes in the bladder. Typical obstructive symptoms are: Difficulty starting to urinate despite pushing and straining. A weak stream of urine; several interruptions in the stream.

Is BPH a serious problem?

BPH, the acronym for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (or sometimes, hypertrophy), is an enlarged prostate gland, and is not typically a serious problem, nor on its own a life-threatening condition. And, to clear up a common misconception, BPH is not cancer, nor does it cause prostate cancer.

What size of prostate requires surgery?

TURP developed itself to become the gold standard of surgical treatment for medium sized prostates. The EAU guidelines, based on grade A evidence, recommends TURP for prostates between 35 and 80 ml. Over that limit, open surgery seems to remain the only option for treating BPH, according to available clinical evidence.

What happens if enlarged prostate is not treated?

Left untreated, an enlarged prostate can lead to a sudden inability to urinate, cause urinary tract infections and bladder or kidney damage.

What is the maximum size of prostate?

On average, the prostate is about the size of a walnut. It grows to roughly the size of a Ping-Pong ball, weighing 30 to 35 grams. In many men, it continues to grow even further, to the size of a tennis ball or larger.

Is BPH curable?

Although there is no cure for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, there are many useful options for treating the problem. Treatments focus on prostate growth, which is the cause of BPH symptoms. Once prostate growth starts, it often continues unless medical therapy is started.

What is the best procedure for BPH?

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): This is the most common treatment for BPH. During this procedure, your urologist will insert a rigid instrument called a resectoscope into the urethra. This is why it is called transurethral. Inserting the scope this way means no cutting into the prostate.

What is the ICD 9 code for BPH with urinary obstruction?

Diagnosis Code 600.01. ICD-9: 600.01. Short Description: BPH w urinary obs/LUTS. Long Description: Hypertrophy (benign) of prostate with urinary obstruction and other lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)

What is benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy. It is a histologic diagnosis which is characterized by proliferation of the cellular elements of the prostate. BPH is the most common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), which are divided into storage, voiding, and symptoms which occur after urination.

What happens if you have BPH for years?

Severe BPH can cause serious problems over time, such as urinary tract infections, and bladder or kidney damage. You wake up at night to urinate or feeling pain during urination. Tests for BPH include a digital rectal exam, blood and imaging tests, a urine flow study, and examination with a scope called a cystoscope.

What are the treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BP)?

Minimally invasive procedures can destroy enlarged prostate tissue or widen the urethra, which can help relieve blockage and urinary retention caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.