Which of the following is NOT a symptom of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

Severe abdominal pain is not typically associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is a condition characterized by the enlargement of the prostate gland, which can lead to various urinary symptoms but generally does not cause abdominal pain. The symptoms commonly associated with BPH include difficulty initiating urination, a weak urinary stream, increased urinary frequency, nocturia (the need to urinate at night), and urinary incontinence.

While frequent urinary tract infections can occur as a result of urinary retention caused by BPH, they are not a direct symptom of the condition itself. Nocturia is also a well-known symptom, as many men with BPH experience increased urgency to urinate during the night. Thus, while the other options are linked to BPH, severe abdominal pain stands out as an unrelated symptom.