Be alert for signs of prostate enlargement

Frequent urination, urgency, frequent urination at night, pain, urine in drops... can be signs of prostate enlargement.

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According to Health, tThe prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system.chestnut-shapedlocated at the junction between the bladder neck and the opening in the urethra. When this gland is inflamed, edematous, hyperplastic or enlarged, it can cause obstruction of the urethra and bladder neck.

Prostate enlargement is a common disease in men due to chronic inflammation of the gland for a long time, causing the muscle fibers to proliferate. Young people with long-term prostatitis are also very susceptible to prostate enlargement.The most common age group affected by the disease is middle-aged and elderly, with the majority of patients aged 50 and over, of which about 60% are between 60 and 69 years old. Men aged 70 and over are almost 100% affected by this disease.

TEnlarged prostate compresses the urethra and bladder to a certain extent, causing a series of symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, frequent urination at night, pain, and urine dripping. The disease often progresses slowly and tends to increase.

Prevention and treatment of the disease mainly involves avoiding the prostate from getting cold because this is one of the causes of the gland to proliferate and swell. Do not use stimulating foods such as spicy, hot foods, alcohol, tobacco. Avoid overwork or sitting or standing for long periods. Avoid stimulating the bladder. Create a habit of defecating on time. You can soak your "private area" in warm water once or twice a day, 10 to 30 minutes each time, then massage the prostate to improve blood circulation.

In cases of severe prostate enlargement, difficulty urinating, and possible urinary tract infections, doctors often prescribe surgical treatment.

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