Prostrate cancer

     

      The prostrate gland that contributes to form seminal fluid which provides nourishment to sperms when you are young. In old age it can become bigger and it could be benign or malignant , the latter being caused by cancerous changes. As the prostate gland enlarges , the layer of tissue surrounding it stops it from expanding and blocks the urethra. The bladder wall becomes thicker and irritable and contracts sending little urine , causing more frequent urination.

    * Prostate problems such as pain in the genitals , difficulty in passing urine and
       erectile dysfunction make people consult a doctor for a check-up.
    * There are symptoms like walking up in the middle of the night to pass urine and
       slow unsteady urine flow which is also part of prostate problems.
    * First a physical examination is done and then tests are checked to see if the
       biopsy is cancer cancer-causing.
    * A prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Test and a Urine Flow Study might
       also be done.
    * In young men , a prostrate problem called prostatitis can occur in which the
       prostrate gland can be infected due to an unknown reason.
    * Advance in medical science help produce drugs to relax and reduce the size of
       the prostrate.
    * Minimal Access Surgery including transurethral microwave thermotherapy
       (TUMT) can be used.
    * Seek advice from a qualified urologist or physician.
    * There is no way of preventing benign prostate enlargement since it occurs in
       old age but the best way to prevent complications is to submit yourself to a
       medical checkup early and seek treatment before the worst happens.
    * Neglecting prostrate problems can cause much discomfort and disruption in the
       quality of one's life. It may occasionally be life threatening if one fails to detect
       a cancer in time or wait till the bladder and kidneys are affected.