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Overview of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy/prostate Enlarged 
The prostate gland is located at the base of the bladder, where it surrounds the urethra. The gland is an important source of fluid to the semen. If the prostate gland enlarges, it can produce varying degrees of obstruction of the urethra, with difficulties urinating. This disorder more commonly affects men over 50 years of age.
Causes of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy/prostate Enlarged
Cause is unknown, but may be due to hormonal changes that accompany aging.
Signs and Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy/prostate Enlarged
Prostatic hypertrophy or enlargement leads to constriction of the urethra. This may produce frequent urination. There are often complaints of difficulties in starting to urinate, especially at night or if the bladder is full. Dribbling at the end of urination is common. The urinary stream is weak. You may have the sensation that the bladder has not completely emptied. The symptoms may be worsened by excessive use of alcohol or diuretics. Urinary tract infections may develop, producing painful, burning urination, fever and cloudy urine. Rarely, the complete inability to urinate will occur producing a medical emergency.
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