Mr Rahim Kaba discusses benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with Yahoo Life

November means Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the health issues men face. While there is always a big emphasis on prostate and testicular cancer, leading Consultant Urologist Mr Rahim Kaba focused on another common prostate issue in an article published on Yahoo Life.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), otherwise referred to as an enlarged prostate (which you may have come across), impacts millions of men every year in the UK. While treatment is not always necessary, in some cases, if left untreated, it can lead to more serious health problems.

Despite how common it is, though, one in five men have no knowledge of prostate health, and even fewer know what the prostate does or the symptoms to look out for.

“As men, we often brush off changes in our health, especially when they affect something as personal as our bladder habits,” Mr Rahim Kaba explains. “But the truth is, urinary problems are extremely common after the age of 50 – and in many cases, they’re caused by something both benign and highly treatable: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or prostate enlargement.”