Prostate Problems

Overview

The prostate is a gland about the size of a walnut. It is part of the male reproductive system, located between the bladder and penis and wraps around the tube that carries urine out of the bladder. It grows larger as you get older. If your prostate gets too large, it can cause health issues.

Symptoms

Prostatitis usually starts suddenly from a bacterial infection. It can cause fever, chills, or pain. It might hurt when you urinate, or you may see blood in your urine. It can cause pain in the lower back, in the groin area, or at the tip of the penis. Men with this problem often have painful ejaculation,  Frequent & scanty urination.

Prostate Enlargement can cause Dribbling urine, Pain or burning during urination, Frequent urination especially at night, Blood in the semen or urine, Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, pelvic or rectal area, or the upper thighs, Urinary incontinence (the inability to urinate), Painful ejaculation.

Cause

Common cause / type of prostate problems in men include:

• Acute and chronic bacterial / Non-Bacterial prostatitis

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

• Prostate Carcinoma

Prevention & Management

1.Surveillance is important for early diagnosis – Initial investigation may include : A rectal examination, An Ultrasound, Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level, Tissue biopsy for Prostate cancer.

2.Medical management to reduce symptoms.

3.Surgery

4.Radiation therapy, Hormonal therapy or other treatments such as radio waves, microwaves lasers for Prostate carcinoma.