The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in males located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum and wraps around the upper part of the urethra. It is responsible for producing seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. It is vulnerable to three main conditions: prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostate cancer, with BPH being the most common. Prostatitis encompasses a combination of conditions that can affect the prostate gland, causing pain, inflammation, swelling, and tenderness. Increase in prostate size is seen to correlate positively with increase in age, as significant growth generally begins after age 40 years and accelerates after age 60 years.
Symptoms of prostate enlargement
• Difficulty starting urination
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Difficulty fully emptying your bladder
Untreated prostate enlargement complications
• urinary tract infection (UTI) – Burning sensation while urinating
• acute urinary retention – Not able to urinate at all and abdomen pain.
Cause of prostate enlargement
The cause of prostate enlargement is unknown, but it's believed to be linked to hormonal changes as a man gets older. The balance of hormones in your body changes as you get older and this may cause your prostate gland to grow and hence the effect of enlarged prostate is different for different men.
Lifestyle for a healthy prostate.
- drinking less alcohol, caffeine and fizzy drinks
- limiting your intake of artificial sweeteners and added sugar in food
- exercising regularly
- drinking less water in the evening
At times when the symptoms of prostate are aggravated, medicine to reduce the size of the prostate and relax your bladder may be recommended to treat moderate to severe symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Always remember to opt for Ayurvedic treatment as they are safe and can be used in long run, without any noticeable side effects.
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