Who is at higher risk of developing an enlarged prostate (BPH)?

The risk of BPH increases with age. Other factors such as family history, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and a sedentary lifestyle may also increase the likelihood of developing prostate enlargement.

Risk factors include:

• Increasing age.
• Family history.
• Obesity.
• Diabetes.
• High blood pressure.
• Heart disease.
• Physical inactivity.

Although these factors increase risk, they do not guarantee that a man will develop BPH.

SCI International Hospital / Dr. Gautam Banga

SCI International Hospital provides comprehensive prostate health assessments for men with urinary symptoms or multiple risk factors for BPH.