Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, responsible for approximately 9,000 deaths in England and Wales every year. However, as the causes of the disease are largely unknown, the cancer is as mysterious as the gland itself, which is unique to men and assumed by many to regulate the flow of urine, but is actually part of the male reproductive system (sometimes delightfully referred to as the ‘Secret Sex Gland’!) The risk of developing prostate cancer increases with age (70% of all cases occur in men over the age of 65), whilst diet and ethnicity can also play a role. So, if you have any issues with peeing (such as pain or a weak and irregular flow), or find that the best exercise you’re getting is the several times a night you’re having to throw back the bed covers to nip down the hallway to the toilet, then make an appointment to see your GP.
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Im 25 and suffer from something i feel is quite serious.When i was 23 i was rushed to hospital because i couldn't pee because of blood clots..I was in there for 4 days with a craftier..and i wasn't allowed out until my urine was clear of blood.I was referred to a specialist because of my condition in which Iv had cameras down there and drank blue dye to see whats happening..Only there's still no answers..Its happened again since and im worried that its a long term thing and no one can help..I have a baby boy now and need to know if he could have the same problem in life..
Ps.. im talking blood clots stopping me pass urine and when i do it's just blood almost.
I take a 5mg Proscar tablet every morning for an enlarged prostate, recently I have had to stand for quite a time after passing water while I drible can anything be done to stop this ?
Hi, my father is 78 years old and has prostrate cancer and had it a few years and because of this and the fact that i am 55 years old i decided to see my local gp.
I have no symtoms but just thought i ought to get checked out,i was advised it wasnt an accurate check and he talked me out of it but gave me a note for a blood test if i decided to go, i would like your opinion please.
hi i am 15 and i have maturbated since the age of 13 and cant stop since i dont no if this is the problem as i get pain about every three weeks in my balls can masturbating cause this i dont want to tell my parents as the doctors could metion my masturbating a penis size the them and it imbarissing please can you tell me what wrong and how serious it is thankyou callum
hi everytime i go to the loo to do a poo i always leak from the penis its like sperm it happens everytime i go plz could u tell me what this is and also i have a very itchy back side
Having mised the programme on prostate cancer/keyhole surgery and the complications of post op incontinence followed by the insertion of the AMS800 Urinary Control Systrm, 'd be obliged if you could give me directions how to view it on your "Catch up menu" Having ben there I would like to see exactly how the proceedue was done
when I urinate I sometimes get a sharp pain, the pain comes from behind my pubic bone, any info?
on my penis, just under my helmet there seems to be little white spots all around the edge, im not sure what they are and thats the only place they occur, i want to no what they are and how i can get rid of them ?
im a farley healthy 20 year old man but when i urinate a have quite a sharp pain which seems to come from behind my pubic bone. could you give me any clue to what could be causing it?
im 16 and i dribble a bit after ive been to the loo it also sometimes stings a bit is this anything to worry about
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