Prostate Disease

Prostate Disease Treatment

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What is the prostate?

What types of prostate problems are there?

There are 3 main conditions that can affect your prostate. They are prostate enlargement, prostate cancer and prostatitis (inflammation of your prostate gland).Prostate enlargement and prostate cancer are common in older people. About 1 in 2 people aged over 50 years will have some prostate enlargement. Prostatitis is when your prostate is inflamed. It can be either acute or chronic. Prostatitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection that can happen at any age. Another form of chronic prostatitis, also known as chronic pelvic pain syndrome, is not caused by infection.

What are the symptoms of prostate problems?

Trouble passing urine is common in older people. It's also one of the most common signs that there may be a problem with your prostate. You may have difficulty urinating, such as dribbling, frequently urinate and/or wake at night to urinate. Other symptoms of prostate disease include blood in your urine, erectile dysfunction, pain or burning when urinating or ejaculating, and pain in your scrotum, penis, testicles, rectum or pelvis.

When should I see my doctor?

If you have any symptoms, it's important to see your doctor. Your doctor can check for prostate problems, offer treatment options and help manage your symptoms.

The prostate is a gland found only in males. The main function of your prostate is to produce the major fluids that make up semen. The prostate sits in your pelvis, between your bladder and penis. The urethra, the tube which carries urine from your bladder to your penis, also runs through your prostate. This means that any prostate swelling or enlargement can affect your ability to pass urine.