Prostate
(Julie)


About 30,000 men die each year because of prostate cancer due to
ignorance about their prostate
There are three prostate diseases; enlarged prostate, prostate cancer,
or prostatitis.
When diagnosing it the GP will do a blood test and ask questions
about the patient's urinary habits.
A digital rectal exam (DRE) to determine the size of the prostate.
Other symptoms include
Chronic pain in the hips, thighs, or lower back
Blood in the urine or semen
Alpha-blocker drugs are used so there is less pressure on the
urethra
5-alpha-reductase inhibitor can shrink the prostate gland but these
drugs can make it hard to achieve erection and may decrease sexual
desire.
Surgery can also achieve the same result as the blockers.
Surgery involving taking a number of small pieces of prostate tissue
and examining them under a microscope 
Lymph node biopsy will result in whether the cancer has spread to
other parts of the body.
Having the  prostate checked yearly after age 40
Eating right. High fat diet has a greater risk of developing prostate cancer.
Fiber, soy protein, fruits, and cooked tomatoes have all been shown to reduce risk. 
Watch your weight as this can be a contributing factor.
Exercise regularly
Don’t smoke
Limit alcohol and avoid caffeine.
Drink a lot of water. This can help flush out your bladder.
Urine should be almost clear.
Have regular sex. The best way to empty the prostate is to ejaculate.
It's important to be educated about your health and to have regular checkups
so any disease which is detected early has a better chance of survival.
 

 
 


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