Prostate Health

INTRODUCTION: Prostate cancer is cancer of the small gland in men that creates the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. It is also the 2nd most common type of cancer among men in the US and is the third most common cause of death from cancer in men of all ages.

Prostate cancer typically occurs in older men and is seldom found in men under the age of 40. It occurs in 1 out of 6 men and when confined to the gland is usually treated successfully.

RISK: Every man is at risk for developing prostate cancer. Along with being male, there are other risk factors, such as age, race, and family history that may contribute to the overall risk. Men at greater risk include African-America men over 60,farmers, tire plant workers, painters, and men exposed to cadmium. The risk for developing it rises significantly with age, and 60 percent of recently diagnosed cases occur in men over the age of 70.

The greatest risk factor is age. This risk increases significantly after the age of 50 in white men who have no family history of the disease and after the age of 40 in black men and men who have a close relative with the disease. Having a brother with prostate cancer appears to increase your risk more than having an affected father does. That risk is even higher when there are multiple family members affected.

SYMPTOMS: May include Painful urinatian, difficulty starting or stopping the stream, or dribbling, Low back pain, Pain while ejaculating. A large number of men experience no symptoms; the first indicator that they may have prostate cancer is often an abnormal finding on a routine screening exam. Symptoms are more likely to appear as the cancer grows.

TREATMENT: Can include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or control of hormones that affect the cancer. Treatment frequently depends on the stage of the cancer. The appropriate treatment is very often controversial.

Surgery is usually only recommended after thorough evaluation and discussion of available treatment options. Chemotherapy is often used to treat prostate cancers that are resistant to hormonal treatments. A radical prostatectomy is often recommended for treatment of stages A and B.

CONCLUSION: Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of death from cancer in males of all ages and is the most common cause of death from cancer in men over the age of 75. Often there are no signs of the disease in its early stages. If it has spread, it may be treated with drugs to decrease testosterone levels, surgery to remove the testes, or drugs.

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by Breanna Violet

While modern medicine has continued to improve standard surgical techniques to treat prostate cancers, these also has been a growing body of research into alternative prostate cancer treatments which may provide effective options at a lower financial commitment and risk. What is important about non traditional methods is that they treat the patient and not just the disease - these treatments understand that the a proper recovery requires both physical, mental and emotional stamina.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer, has overtaken lung cancer as the leading cancer affecting all men and followed by colorectal cancer. Annually, one out of six American men will develop it in the course of his lifetime. More than 27,000 deaths due to prostate cancer are expected to occur annually. One new case every 2 1/2 minutes. One new case every 150 seconds. It is estimated that by 2012, the number of new cases in the U.S. is expected to increase to more than 300,000 new cases per year by 2012.

What causes prostate cancer? The world around you. Why farmers? There are several reasons that farmers might have a higher risk of prostate cancer than other occupations. Another possible reason […] Continue Reading…

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by P Miller

Adults who regularly wet the bed at night are often suffering from some sort of underlying medical condition which could probably get worse if not treated quickly. If you’re a woman or a man suffering from bed wetting issues then you may want to visit your doctor sooner rather than later. Adult bed wetting affects between 1-2% of the entire population and it is not a medical condition to be taken lightly.

Some reasons for adult bed wetting are more serious such as some sort of internal injury or even bladder cancer. There are quite a few different possible reasons and solutions for this condition, ranging from physical to mental conditions. Other reasons for adult nocturnal enuresis are more common than others, including having a urinary tract infection or stress.

There are many subtle symptoms of diabetes, but having bed wetting incidents in adulthood is one of them. Diabetes changes the way in which your body wants to take in liquid and that increase in liquid consumption obviously comes with the need to elimate more liquid more. One possible cause of random adult bedwetting is complications from diabetes.

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by Brad Morgan

Over fifty percent of men over fifty, and eighty percent of men over seventy, have problems with their prostate, commonly enlargement.

The prostate is a gland located beneath the bladder. If it becomes enlarged, it squeezes the urinary tract, causing a number of problems.

Men with an enlarged prostate may experience incontinence, frequent urination, weak stream, blood in the urine, and more. Many different methods can be used to treat this uncomfortable and irritating condition so proper functioning is restored.

Prostate enlargement comes with age. Over half of men over fifty deal with this problem, and that number climbs as you get older. You may or not be bothered by the symtpoms, but it is important to talk to your doctor in either case. You may not need surgery or even medication, but your doctor should be aware of your condition in order to monitor it.

If the symptoms do become bothersome or worse, medications such as Flomax have been developed in recent years that help to shrink the prostate. They allow urine to pass more smoothly through the urethra.

The severity of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate can fluctuate, and it is important to have regular check-ups. […] Continue Reading…

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