Prostate problems facts

• Prostate problems are common in men after age 50.
• The prostate is a gland that is a part of the male reproductive system that wraps around the male urethra near the bladder.
• Common problems are benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis, and chronic prostatitis (non-bacterial).
• Prostate cancer is common in men over 50, (But can occur from age 40 onwards). Especially so in men who eat a diet high in saturated fat, animal products and Refined Carbohydrates. Family history ie a father or brother with prostate cancer will statistically increase risk also.
• Prostate cancer is definitively diagnosed by tissue biopsy; initial studies may include a rectal exam, ultrasound, and assessment of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.
• Treatments for prostate cancer may include surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy.
• Many, but not all, doctors believe male patients under the age of 75 should have yearly PSA tests.
• Identifying prostate problems early is a way to reduce future prostate problems; symptoms include frequent urination, blood in urine, painful urination, dribbling urination, inability to urinate, painful ejaculation, and pain in back, hips, thighs, pelvis and/or rectum.

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