During a routine physical examination, a 65-year-old male patient tells the physician, "I have to get up several times during the night to pee." Based on this symptom, the physician suspects that the patient may have

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The symptom of needing to urinate frequently during the night is a common symptom of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland commonly seen in older men. This symptom can occur as the enlarged prostate gland puts pressure on the urethra, making it difficult for the bladder to empty completely. Prostate cancer may also cause urinary symptoms, but BPH is a more likely cause in this age group. Urinary tract infections (B) can cause increased frequency of urination but are more likely to be associated with other symptoms such as pain or burning during urination. Diabetes mellitus (D) can cause increased urination but not specifically at night, and there would likely be other symptoms such as increased thirst and fatigue. A sexually transmitted disease (E) would not typically cause urinary symptoms.

During a Routine Physical Examination, a 65-Year-Old Male Patient Tells