Management of Prostate Problems

Are you aware of the prostate problems that you might face in the days to come? Do you know the symptoms? Do you know at what age it strikes mostly?

This article would help you to improve your chances of avoiding the prostate problems.

The prostate is a small walnut sized gland in men. It is a part of the male reproductive system and is found low in the pelvis, below the bladder and just in front of the rectum. The prostate helps make semen. The prostate surrounds part of the urethra, a tube that carries urine out of the bladder and through the penis.

Changing of the prostrate as you age

The prostate grows with age, and normally without any problems. However, in some cases, the enlarged prostate compresses the urethra, making urination difficult and need medication and treatment. This mostly happens after the age of 30. There can be an infection also that makes the prostrate larger in size and cause many problems.

Consult your doctor immediately if you face these problems:

1. Urinating frequently, especially during the night
2. Having less urine flow
3. Difficulty in passing urine
4. Feeling burning sensation while urinating

Common Prostate Problems:

Prostate is a small gland, but causes a lot of problems as you age. Generally, all men face the prostate problems. The three most common prostate problems are inflammation (prostatitis), enlarged prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH), and prostate cancer.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – BPH, also known as an enlarged prostate, is the growth of the prostate gland to an unhealthy size. A man’s chances of having BPH go up with age:

1. Age between 31-40: one in 12 persons
2.Age between 51-60: about one in 2 persons
3. Over the age of 80: more than eight in 10 persons

However, only about half of men ever have BPH symptoms that need treatment. BPH does not lead to prostate cancer, although both are common in older men.

Prostatitis – Unlike most prostate problems, prostatitis — inflammation or an infection of the prostate — occurs more often in young and middle-aged men. Only few men develop prostatitis in their lifetime.

Prostatitis is often caused by bacteria and is rarely serious. However, if you have symptoms of prostatitis, see your doctor immediately. Possible symptoms include:

1. Pain in urinating
2. Fever
3. Pelvic pain
4. Needing to urinate more often
5. Cloudy urine

Prostate Cancer – Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Like BPH, the risk of prostate cancer increases with age.

Some common ways by which you can prevent prostate problems:

Though developing a prostate problem as you grow old is common, but certain specific steps can keep your prostate good and healthy.

1. A diet low in saturated fat and high in fibers like fruits and vegetables may lower your risk of developing BPH.
2.Experts recommend good hygiene, including keeping your reproductive organ clean.

Treatment depends on which kind of prostate problem you develop. However, once you face any symptoms, consult your doctor. At Neotia Getwel Healthcare Center, we offer an advanced treatment service related to different prostate problems. With urology experts and doctors, we are always committed to provide you the best treatment.

Disclaimer

Though all attempts are made to provide correct information on the subject, inadvertent & typographical errors arising out of manual intervention cannot be ruled out. It is requested to bring any such discrepancies to the notice of the blogger for correction.