Enlarged Prostate what else besides cancer can it mean?

My brother in law has been having alot of pain in his abdomen and the doctor ordered CAT scans on thursday. We just got the results (by phone so they didnt go into any detail) and they said he had an enlarged prostate. So I know guys can get prostate cancer and one of the signs is enlarged prostate. What other things can an enlarged prostate mean?

Enlarged Prostate what else besides cancer can it mean?
An enlarged prostate might just mean Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy(BPH). Many men get it. I causes problems urinating, frequent urination, waking up at night to pee a lot. But it is actualy not that big of a deal. It does not lead to cancer and unless it is blocking his urinary outflow it can be easily treated by medication. If the prostate did enlarge to the point where it cant be medically treated it can be removed.
Reply:Actually, an enlarged prostate is not necessarily a symptom of prostate cancer. Many men find that their prostate glands get larger as they age. It seems to be "normal", although it can cause several problems, such as those suffered by your friend. There are several ways to deal with this condition, and his doctor will be the best person to discuss this with him.
Reply:It does not always mean he has prostate cancer.
Reply:Why don't you stay out of his business. You ever heard of medical privacy?

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