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Osce questions- Risk factors for BPH -men over 50 years of age -men who are obese -men whose fathers have BPH -some men with erectile dysfunction Features of BPH -incomplete emptying of bladder -increased frequency of urination -urgency of urination -nocturia -weak stream of urine Diagnosis: Symptom score index: first step to diagnose BPH Digital rectal examination: Patient lies on his side or bend over.The doctor inserts the gloved finger in to rectum to feel the back of the prostate gland. The doctor is looking for enlargement, tenderness, lumps or hard spots. Urine analysis: • Urine tests for blood, protein, signs of infection, sugar . •post void residual volume •uroflometry Scans: •ultrasound •cytoscopy •MRI and CT Blood tests: Prostate specific antigen Confirmatory test: Transrectal ultrasound Multiparametric MRI Learning points A