The Most Common Prostate Problems For Men
Prostate problems are very common in men age 50 and older. A common misconception however is that most prostate problems are not cancerous. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that produces the fluid in sperm that is released through the urethra. Even though many prostate problems are not cancer causing, they should all be taken as seriously as if they were cancerous. Here we will discover what the most common prostate problems are today.
Acute prostatitis is an infection of the prostate caused by bacteria and will seem to start all of a sudden, causing fever, chills, and pain in the lower back and between the legs. It can also cause pain when you urinate or have sexual intercourse. Antibiotic drugs can help significantly kill the bacteria and reduce the pain and accompanying swelling. Chronic prostatitis is an infection of the prostate that is persistent over time and can enflame every now and again. These prostate problems are difficult to treat and when antibiotics begin not to work as well as they used to or at all, it is time to visit a doctor to discuss more aggressive treatment options.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is perhaps the most common of prostate problems common in older men. BPH causes the prostate to enlarge, and place pressure on the urethra in turn, making it difficult to urinate, or create a need to urinate often and especially at night. The final concern regarding prostate problems is prostate cancer itself. Prostate cancer is usually treatable depending the stage of the cancer, the types of treatments used, and if the cancer has spread beyond the prostate gland. Early detection of symptoms and expedience in telling your doctor about any discomfort you are experiencing will greatly improve your chances on avoiding these prostate problems in the future.
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