What to be aware of with Prostate Health

As men pass middle age they start to experience health problems that if left untreated can lead to serious complications including death. The longer the initial symptoms are left untreated the worse the problem becomes. Most men tend to delay seeing a doctor until it is too late for effective treatment of their condition.

One of the most common problems, and the first indication of future problems is the need to make more frequent trips to the bathroom-especially in the middle of the night. For most men, this inconvenience is often made worse by the need to push or strain while urinating. Some even encounter pain or burning while urinating.

Most men over 60 experience some or all of these symptoms but have no idea what causes them. These symptoms are typically a result of an enlarged prostate which is one of the most common issues affecting older men. In fact, 60 percent of men older than 60 and up to 80 percent of men older than 80 have an enlarged prostate.

An enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is not the end of the world. It is not a type of prostate cancer, nor does it cause prostate cancer. However, as many men would be aware, it can cause considerable discomfort, inconvenience and awkwardness. BPH symptoms differ depending on how severe the condition is. The most common symptoms include:

•  Waking up at night to urinate
•  A Frequent need to urinate (sometimes every two hours or less)
•  Pain or burning sensation during urination
•  Frequent, sudden or uncontrollable urge to urinate
•  Pushing or straining to start urination
•  Feeling like the bladder does not empty completely during urination
•  Dribbling following urination

As a man gets older, the chance of developing BPH increases. This is caused by growth patterns associated with the prostate. After a male reaches the age of 40, a second round of prostate growth often occurs as a natural part of the aging process.

The prostate is a gland located just below the bladder whose main function is to produce fluid for semen. All men find out quickly about their prostate when they suffer a problem. As it expands, it can squeeze and place pressure on the urethra, like a clamp on a garden hose, thus constricting urinary flow. As pressure builds up and the “clamp” tightens, the result can be some of the more commonly noticed BPH symptoms.

Although there is no known cure for BPH, there are medications and procedures available to reduce the symptoms. These can include a wide range of prescription medications as well as surgical procedures that can quickly bring relief.

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Disclaimer: This information is only a guide and should not be used for self diagnosis. Please seek professional medical advice.