hyperplasia is a term in the area of medicine which means the increase in the size of an organ or tissue, caused by cell number multiplication.
In the vast majority of cases, this abnormal cell number growth is not cancer (it is benign) and may indicate inflammation.
THE hyperplasia is different from hypertrophy, because in the case of the latter, there is an increase in the size of each cell in question, while in hyperplasia, the increase occurs in the number of cells and not in the individual volume of each one. from them.
There are several types of hyperplasia, the muscle hyperplasia it consists in the growth of the number of muscle cells, and this growth is known as fibrillar hyperplasia. In this case, the increase in number occurs when a muscle fiber is split into two.
Hhyperplasia foveolar it is an increase in the number of cells in the stomach, usually related to inflammation in the digestive system.
THE gingival hyperplasia it causes gum swelling, which can be caused by trauma (using a prosthesis, for example), by using some medication, or by plaque.
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometrial hyperplasia is an enlargement of the endometrium (inner layer of the uterus), which can cause irregular menstrual flow. It is often caused by excess estrogen and if left untreated, endometrial hyperplasia can cause endometrial cancer.
The likelihood of a woman suffering from endometrial hyperplasia increases with factors such as obesity, diabetes, or kidney or liver disease.
Prostatic Hyperplasia
Prostate hyperplasia is an increase in the size of the prostate, also known as BPH. It usually occurs in men over 40, affecting approximately 25% of men between 40 and 49 years and 80% of men aged 70 to 79.
Sedentary lifestyle, excessive alcohol consumption and obesity increase the risk of developing an enlarged prostate. Some of the symptoms can be difficulty urinating, weak stream of urine, and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Many people confuse an enlarged prostate with cancer, but in most cases this is not the case.
Prostatic hyperplasia can be treated with medications known as alpha blockers, but in some cases surgical intervention is necessary.
Also read the meaning of Hypertrophy.