Conditions
Enlarged Prostate
An enlarged prostate (known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) is one of three main conditions that can affect the prostate. Similar to prostate cancer, prostate enlargement usually only affects men over the age of 50, and about half men over this age will have some sort of prostate enlargement. It’s caused by an overgrowth of prostate cells and symptoms include: difficulty passing urine because of weak and slow flow; passing urine frequently (more than 10 times a day); frequently waking up in the night to urinate (nocturia); and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Treatment for an enlarged prostate depends on whether your symptoms are causing you problems, or if there are complications. For mild symptoms, it’s possible to make certain lifestyle changes, such as: avoiding alcoholic or caffeine-based drinks; avoiding drinking late at night; and increasing the amount of fruit and fibre you eat to avoid constipation, which can put pressure on your bladder. Other treatment options can include medication or a prostatectomy (a surgical procedure to remove part of, or the whole, prostate).
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I'm 28 having pain in testicle fir quite while, numerous doses of antibiotics but still comes back , few weeks was having pain and discomfort whilst ehaculating too, peeing is different as it takes while to start.
Went to Docs he done anal exam and said prostate feels enlarged, took urine sample , said he refer mr to specialist snd I beef to go in 2 weeks and get bloods done PSA.
Since then I've had more pain plus lower back pain snd my anus outside is raw znd very sore. I am worried and could do with some info snd help.
I'm 48 and I think that in the Body check videos you should demonstrate the tests that are performed for checking the prostate. I had the ultrasound test performed on mine. Most men consider this test embarassing
Hi I am a 23 year old man and I have trouble weeing. It has been like this for a couple of years. Its takes me about 5 maybe 10 minutes to pee, I have to really concentrate and push when on the toilet. I also get aching testicals from time to time. Help
I am a 39 yr old male. When I have a bowel movement it takes several wipes to get clean. I can feel a bulge in or near my anus when I wipe. There is no pain or irritation, just a lot of wiping. When I wipe, the stool wipings on the toilet paper are as if I have two anuses one on each side of the bulge. I have to wipe from each direction in order to get mostly clean. I am not sure if I should be concerned.
Im on my fourth dose of antibiotics for a suspected urine infection, however last time i went to my doctor she sed it could be an infection in my prostate.
My symptoms are: leaking after urinating, shooting pains in my penis.
I have had numerous blood tests, urine tests and swabs taken which have all come back negative.
hiya, im 17 yrs old and my right testicle is normal size while my left testicle is considerably smaller and when touched sometimes feels uncomfortable.
aint sure if this is normal or not as i know it is common for testicles to be different sizes, im gratefull for any information you can give me, thanks.
My partner has no symptoms accept he leaks about half a teaspoon of urine after he has been to the toilet. He has been to the doctor who said it could be an STD so myself and my partner got checked out, there was nothing. He was then sent up to a hospital where urine test came back negative of whatever tests they performed. This has got worse and is now happening a FEW times after he has been to urinated. From research on this website I think it could be the prostate gland, could you give me further direction to advise him with. Brilliant show!!!!!
my penis hasnt grown since i was 13, i am now 15, and is stuck at around 4 inches when erect.
have you anything that will ease my anxiety thanx you
in the last 2days i have a ache in my right testicle to the point tonight where i have found it very difficult to even walk or get upstairs as the pain/ache is getting really bad.i am 55years old.My lower back started to give me trouble about a week ago as well.
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