Men ’ s Health : Natural health approaches for better prostate health
Seeking medical advice if any of these symptoms are present is important as it could indicate an enlarged prostate . Failure to seek medical advice could even lead towards kidney or bladder damage .
It is important to understand that the prostate gland can grow . In fact , this could be deemed as a normal part of the aging process . By 40 years of age , the prostate may have grown from its original walnut size to the size of an apricot . At 60 years of age , it could be as large as a lemon . From this , it ’ s easy to determine that this may lead to problems being experienced during urination . Usually , these problems do not start to manifest until the age of 50 or over , but they may commence earlier .
If diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ( BPH ), note that this is not cancerous and is fairly common . Unfortunately , it is impossible to prevent it and age , plus a family history of this condition , will certainly increase the potential to experience BPH .
• 8 out of 10 men develop an enlarged prostate at some point
• 90 % of men who are 85 or over will have BPH
Prostatitis Prostatitis can occur in men of any age and symptoms experienced may be painful or manifest as considerable discomfort in the pelvic region . There may also be a burning sensation during urination . This is different than BPH , although symptoms may be described similarly . Prostatitis is an inflammation or infection of the prostate , and usually antibiotics are prescribed following its diagnosis .
Symptoms
• Difficulty urinating
• Sexual problems
• Chills
• Fevers
If a catheter has been placed into the urethra , there is a higher chance of bacterial prostatitis occurring . In addition , chlamydia or other sexually transmitted diseases may also cause repetitive infections or inflammation .
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