No, there is no cure for enlarged prostate (BPH). However, treatments are available that can offer you significant relief from the symptoms of BPH.

BPH, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is an enlargement of the prostate that is common in men over the age of 50. It is not cancer and is not malignant. If the prostate gets too big it can put pressure on the urethra and bladder, causing problems with urination.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is probably a normal part of the aging process in men, caused by changes in hormone balance and in cell growth.

Your doctor can diagnose BPH by asking questions about your symptoms and past health and by doing a physical exam. Tests may include a digital rectal exam, which lets your doctor feel the size of your prostate, and a urine test (urinalysis). In some cases, a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is done to help rule out prostate cancer. (Prostate cancer and BPH are not related, but they can cause some of the same symptoms.

You cannot prevent BPH or the urination problems it may cause. Some people believe that regular ejaculations will help prevent prostate enlargement. But there is no scientific proof that ejaculation helps.

No, alcoholism cannot be cured at this time. Even if an alcoholic hasn't been drinking for a long time, he or she can still suffer a relapse. To guard against a relapse, an alcoholic must continue to avoid all alcoholic beverages.

There is no cure for rosacea, but it can be treated and controlled. In time the skin may look better. A dermatologist (a doctor who works with diseases of the skin) often treats rosacea. There are several ways to treat rosacea. For skin: Sometimes antibiotics can be put right on the skin. Other times, oral antibiotics can be used. The skin bumps may get better quickly, but redness and flushing are less likely to improve. Small red lines can be treated with electrosurgery and laser surgery.

Unfortunately, GERD, in general, cannot be cured at present. In some cases, it may be a temporary condition associated with a specific aggravating factor such as pregnancy. In such cases, GERD will go away on its own when the pregnancy has ended. In most cases GERD is a chronic condition. However, it can be effectively managed with medications and lifestyle modifications in almost everybody. In severe cases, surgery is an option.

Although medical science has made significant strides in recent years in understanding epilepsy, and surgery offers hope for a cure for some patients, for most a cure does not yet exist. However, the disorder can be treated, and people with epilepsy who suffer uncontrolled seizures and/or are dissatisified with their therapy should continue to work with their physician to seek an effective treatment program.

No, since it is not a disease it cannot be cured in the same sense as an infection can be cured. Nor do all of us want to become neurotypical. Many parents of highly-challenged or non-verbal children with Kanner’s type autism believe that their children have a disease that research will eventually find a cure for, or at least a method of prevention. We support scientific research on brain development.

Yes. When detected early, surgical removal or melanomas can cure the disease in most cases. Early detection is essential: there is a direct relationship between the thickness of the melanoma and survival rates. Regular self-examination of your skin to detect changes in your skin and in existing moles or blemishes is urged. Additionally, a head-to-toe skin examination by your physician is recommended once a year in many patients.

Each dyslexic person's difficulties are different and vary from slight to very severe disruption of the learning process. There is no total cure, but the effects of dyslexia can be alleviated by skilled specialist teaching of phonics, sequencing and techniques to raise the person's self-esteem. The neurological differences also give some dyslexic people visual, spatial, physical co-ordination and lateral thinking abilities that enable them to be successful in a wide range of careers.

No. Glaucoma is incurable, but it is controllable. In most cases it can be successfully controlled with the proper treatment. Glaucoma is a chronic, lifelong condition requiring continual observation and management of the patient to keep elevated intraocular pressure under control and to help prevent loss of vision. The earlier the condition is discovered and treated, the greater the success in preventing vision loss.

Arachnophobia is a fear of spiders. The cause might be different from person to person, so the level of their reaction, the type of reaction and the cure are all different. Because it's such a wide subject, we've collected a series of websites with information, either professional or anecdotal about the fear and it's treatment. We don't take responsibility for any of the information provided on these sites, nor do we guarantee their accuracy. http://www.ufsia.ac.be/Arachnology/Arachnology.

There is no cure for asthma. However, with the proper diagnosis and treatment, asthmatics can lead normal, active lives with little disturbance to quality of life.

Answer: Bacterial STDs like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, can be easily treated and cured. Viral STDs like herpes, genital warts, and HIV are incurable, but there are treatments available to lessen the severity of the disease.

No. However, allergy symptoms often change with age and certainly with exposure. If you are allergic to something, such as peanuts, and you strictly avoid exposure to peanuts you have no symptoms, but your allergy persists and can cause problems years later with an unexpected exposure. Medication for allergic symptoms can often control the symptoms, but the allergies persist. Allergy symptoms may change with age and may be affected by hormone changes (puberty, pregnancy, menopause).

Symptoms of BPH are associated with urinary difficulties such as frequent urination, especially at night; urinary urgency; leaking or dribbling urine; and a weak urine stream.

Treatments fall into four categories: medications (pills), office-based minimally invasive treatments (MITs), laser surgery, and traditional surgery. Another option is watchful waiting. However, this is not a form of treatment. Instead, no action is taken; you pay attention to your symptoms to see if they worsen over time.

Choosing the right treatment is generally based on the severity of your symptoms and how much they bother you as well as the impact of treatment on your lifestyle. The American Urological Association (AUA) BPH Symptom Quiz is a list of questions that can help you determine the severity of your symptoms. You and your doctor should jointly determine the best treatment option for you.

In most cases, treatment is designed to offer relief from the symptoms of BPH. If your symptoms are mild, not treating them is a reasonable course of action. However, if you experience complete urinary blockage or you notice blood in your urine or semen, these may be signs of a more serious condition, and you should contact your doctor immediately. Disclaimer: This material is provided for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a consultation.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate gland . The prostate gland surrounds the urethra , the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. As the prostate gets bigger, it may squeeze or partly block the urethra. This often causes problems urinating. BPH occurs in almost all men as they age. BPH is not cancer. An enlarged prostate can be a nuisance, but it is usually not a serious problem. About half of all men older than 50 have some symptoms.1