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What You Do Not Know About Prostate by Eminent412(m): 6:30pm On Jun 09, 2018
1. No fewer than 14 men die daily from prostate cancer in Nigeria, according to Dr Emmanuel Ajibolajeje, a Consultant Urologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). He lamented that “Prostate cancer, the second commonest cancer in men, to kill 14 men in Nigeria every day is not acceptable because it can be prevented,”

2.The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 80% men will eventually need treatment for prostate problems. No wonder prostate has been described as ‘a time-bomb ticking away in the plumbing of every male’.

3. Only a very small percentage of men know what the prostate gland is, available means of investigating prostate problem, various treatment options, and possible measures that can be taken to prevent prostate disorders. It is often said that prevention is better than cure.

What is Prostate Gland and Its Location?

Prostate cancer originates in the prostate gland, a male gland about the size of a walnut that is located in front of the rectum, behind the base of the penis, and under the bladder.

While noting that prostate cancer is not contagious, he identified its symptoms as the need to urinate often, especially at night; intense need to urinate (urgency) during the day; difficulty in starting or stopping the urine flow; inability to urinate; weak, decreased or interrupted urine streaming, a sense of incompletely emptying the bladder; burning or pain during urination; blood in the urine or semen and painful ejaculation

Function of the Prostate Gland

It is part of the male reproductive system, the prostate gland’s primary function is to secrete a slightly alkaline fluid that forms part of the seminal fluid, a fluid that carries sperm. During sex, when a man climax , the muscular glands of the prostate help to propel the prostate fluid, in addition to sperm that was produced in the testicles, into the urethra. The semen then leaves the body out through the tip of the penis during ejaculation.

Prostate Gland Enlargement

Prostate gland enlargement is a common condition as men get older especially from the age of 40. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatic hypertrophy, prostate gland enlargement can cause bothersome urinary symptoms. Untreated prostate gland enlargement can block the flow of urine out of the bladder and can cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.

Prostate Gland Enlargement Symptoms

The symptoms include the following:

Weak urine stream
Difficulty starting urination
Dribbling at the end of urination
Frequent or urgent need to urinate
Straining while urinating
Not being able to completely empty the bladder
Urinary tract infection
Reduced kidney function


Causes of Prostate Enlargement
So, when the prostate enlarges, it begins to block (obstruct) urine flow. Most men have continued prostate growth throughout life. In many men, this continued growth enlarges the prostate enough to cause urinary symptoms or to significantly block urine flow.

Doctors aren't very sure exactly what causes the prostate to enlarge. It may be due to changes in the balance of sex hormones as men grow older and lifestyle changes and what you eat.

Making some lifestyle changes can often help control the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and prevent your condition from worsening.

Try these measures:

Don't drink anything for an hour or two before bedtime to help you avoid wake-up trips to the bathroom at night.

Dont drink too much alcohol. It can increase urine production, irritate your bladder and worsen your symptoms.
Try to urinate when you first feel the urge. Waiting too long to urinate may overstretch the bladder muscle and cause damage.

Exercise. Inactivity causes you to retain urine. Even a small amount of exercise can help reduce urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.

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Prostate gland is a time bomb in pluming of everyman above 40years hence the need to take care of and maintain your prostate gland and guard it jealously.

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Re: What You Do Not Know About Prostate by Fahrenhite(m): 7:30pm On Jun 09, 2018
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