Your 77-year-old patient complains of frequent urination, hesitation in getting the stream started, and nocturnal frequency of urination that is bothersome. On digital rectal exam there is an enlarged, firm, nontender, smooth prostate. The clinician should recognize these as symptoms of:

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These symptoms and physical exam findings are characteristic of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition in older men characterized by enlargement of the prostate gland leading to urinary symptoms such as frequency, hesitancy, and nocturia.

Your 77-Year-Old Patient Complains of Frequent Urination, Hesitation in Getting