Keys to Body System Wellness
Endocrine System
ENLARGED PROSTATE / BPH WHAT IS IT Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate. Prostate is a walnut-sized gland in men located between the bladder and the penis. It goes through two main growth periods as a man ages. The first occurs early in puberty, when the prostate doubles in size. The second phase of growth begins around age 25 and continues during most...
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Urinary System
URINARY TRACT INFECTION WHAT IS IT? A urinary tract infection (UTI) can occur in any part of the urinary tract including the kidneys, urethras, bladder or urethra. These are the structures that urine passes through before being eliminated from the body. It is mostly caused by bacteria; however, fungi or viruses can also cause UTIs. Urinary tract infection is second only to respiratory infection as...
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