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Prostate Pain Location and Symptoms

Dr. Chris — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 16:20:55 +0000

Prostate pain (prostatodynia) or discomfort may be seen in all three of the main conditions affecting the prostate gland – prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. The pain may vary in severity and nature radiating to surrounding structures and extending to the lower back or even the tip of the penis. At times, prostate pain may involve a large area of the lower abdomen or the entire pelvis. It is not uncommon for no pain to be present, especially in mild BPH and chronic prostatitis, with discomfort or pain only being reported during acute exacerbations and a secondary prostate gland infection. Prostate pain can be non-specific and often associated with chronic unexplained pelvic pain in men (chronic pelvic pain syndrome). The presence of urinary symptoms, microorganisms and inflammatory cells in the urine and semen are the only conclusive indication that the pain is associated with the prostate gland. Prostate pain is often described as discomfort or pain that lies deep to (behind) the penis and scrotum although most patients will report that it is not extending to the rectum. The character of the pain can vary significantly with some patients reporting a mild discomfort like the bladder (or [...]

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The Prostate Gland – Problems, Diseases, Tests

Dr. Chris — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:52:11 +0000

The prostate gland, which lies below the bladder and surrounds the urethra, is the male organ that produces semen. It is very common for the prostate gland to start enlarging after the age of 40, although it may not always produce symptoms. The first noticeable symptoms appear when the enlarged prostate gland presses upon the urethra, causing problems with urination. The most common problems encountered with the prostate are benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer and prostatitis. Anatomy & Physiology of the Prostate Gland The prostate gland is about the size of a pea at birth, growing slowly in childhood, but undergoes rapid development at puberty. It becomes the size of a walnut by the age of 25, when it is thought to be fully developed. The prostate gland lies below the bladder, wrapped around the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder), between the pubic bone and the rectum. It is slightly conical in shape, consisting of a base, an apex, an anterior (front), a posterior (rear), and two lateral (side) surfaces. It is partly muscular and partly glandular and is surrounded by a thick capsule. The prostate gland is divided into several lobes, namely : a [...]

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Tips for Living With A Large Prostate

Dr. Chris — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:28:29 +0000

Prostate problems are common in older men. About 1 out of 3 men older than 50 years will suffer with an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). By the age of 85 years, it will affect 90% of men. It is not the only type of prostate problem that will affect a man, especially as he gets older, but it is the most common by far. An inflamed prostate known as prostatitis is also a fairly common occurrence but is more frequent in a man with BPH. And prostate cancer is among the most common types of cancer in men. While prostatitis and prostate cancer needs definitive medical treatment, an enlarged prostate is often managed conservatively. Most men have to learn to live with the problem. It is only when an enlarged prostate is causing severe symptoms that treatment is considered, or the prostate is even surgically removed. So what does living with prostate irritation, and specifically an enlarged prostate entail? Prostate Symptoms Most men with mild BPH do not have symptoms all of the time. It tends to flare up in episodes. However, moderate to severe prostate irritation may mean living with the symptoms on [...]

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Prostate Enlargement Treatment – Drugs, Surgery for BPH

Dr. Chris — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:45:48 +0000

Treatment for an enlarged prostate depends upon the severity of the symptoms, and if the symptoms are mild or absent (asymptomatic), active treatment may not be necessary. Prostate treatment may include Medication or drug therapy Non-surgical therapies Surgical procedures Medication Drug therapy is the most commonly used method to treat moderate symptoms of prostate gland enlargement and various drugs are currently being used. Alpha blockers Their mode of action is to relax the muscles around the bladder neck and facilitate passage of urine. The alpha blockers that may be used are : Terazocin Doxazocin Tamsulosin Alfuzocin The alpha blockers are very effective and quick acting, and improvement of urinary flow may be noticed within a day or two. Medication is started with a low dosage and may be increased gradually, to counteract any side effects. Drug interactions, like a fall in blood pressure, may occur if used in conjunction with impotence drugs, such as sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil. Alpha blockers may cause pupil disorders which may interfere with eye surgery, and postural hypotension is also a possibility. Enzyme (5 alpha reductase) inhibitors This class of drugs include : Finasteride Dutasteride These drugs act by reducing the size of the prostate [...]

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – Enlarged Prostate Gland

Dr. Chris — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:15:44 +0000

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or an enlarged prostate gland is a very common condition in older men with estimates indicating that up to one in every two men suffers with this condition. The prostate gland, which is normally about the size of a walnut, starts to enlarge quite often after the age of forty, but may produce symptoms of enlargement much later. Most symptoms are caused due to compression of the urethra by the enlarged prostate gland, such as difficulty in passing urine, weak flow and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Benign prostatic hypertrophy is a non-cancerous condition and does not increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. Causes of Enlarged Prostate The exact cause of prostate enlargement is not known but it has been suggested that changes in the ratio of male hormone (testosterone) to that of female hormone (estrogen) that occur with age may be a factor contributing to enlargement of the prostate. Another suggestion is that, with age, the prostate becomes more sensitive to normal levels of testosterone, resulting in hyperplasia of the gland. Age is an important factor in developing benign prostatic hyperplasia and while symptoms are rare before the age of forty, the incidence of [...]

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