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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common conditions affecting older men. Diagnosis is usually made based on symptoms, a physical examination and some imaging studies.
The steps involved in diagnosing BPH include:
The questions about symptoms ask the patient to report on their experience of the following during the past month:
The combined score is obtained to give an idea of the extent of BPH, with a score of 0 to 7, representing mild symptoms, 8 to 19 moderate symptoms and 20 to 35 severe symptoms.