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Is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia A Hereditary Disease?

I have recently discovered that all my uncles and my cousins from my mom s side of the family have prostate problems and need medication to maintain an erection or they lose it. I ve had problems for many years and am now that I m approaching 44 years old my prostrate symptoms are increasing at a rapid pace. Is BPH really hereditary through the family?
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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In short: BPH is seen in almost all males at certain age, if it is premature then it has some genetic/heriditary basis

Explanation: You may be right in saying like this, Prostatic hypertrophy is a normal phenomenon after certain age(usually after 50). SOmetimes in certain people premature BPH can occur, this by studies correlate to genes and say it is hereditary.
Move on, there is always a solution to problem. You can go for surgery for BPH. Good luck.
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Is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia A Hereditary Disease?

Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum In short: BPH is seen in almost all males at certain age, if it is premature then it has some genetic/heriditary basis Explanation: You may be right in saying like this, Prostatic hypertrophy is a normal phenomenon after certain age(usually after 50). SOmetimes in certain people premature BPH can occur, this by studies correlate to genes and say it is hereditary. Move on, there is always a solution to problem. You can go for surgery for BPH. Good luck.