Causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia
The prostate gland is located below the bladder and the tube that transports urine from the bladder out of the penis passes through the middle of the prostate and when the prostate gland begins to block urine flow - most men experience constant growth of the prostate for life and the continued growth of the enlarged prostate causes symptoms of urine or prevents urine flow dangerously

The full causes of an enlarged prostate are not fully known. However, the cause can be changes in the balance of sex hormones as men age.
Risk factors for an enlarged prostate gland

Aging: an enlarged prostate gland can rarely cause symptoms in men over the age of 40 but nearly a third of men suffer from it when they reach the age of 60 and nearly half of them suffer when they reach the age of 80 - family history: the presence of a blood relative such as Father or brother with prostate problems This means that you are at risk of developing symptoms - diabetes and heart disease: Research studies show that diabetes and heart disease can increase the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia - Lifestyle: Obesity is a disease that leads to benign prostatic enlargement while Exercise is possible Reduces the risk of infection