Men facing prostate surgery may not realize it can take weeks of preparing their bodies for the surgery. That may sound extreme but doing exercises and stopping some medications will lead to the best outcome, according to doctors. Prostate surgery has become more routine but those scheduled for it need to do some things like … Continue reading How to Prep for Prostate Surgery
It remains uncertain why some men have an enlarged prostate while others don’t, but research is attributing much of the problem to diet. Around half of men over 50 years old have an enlarged prostate. The numbers increase to 90% for men over 80. This is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) because it doesn’t post … Continue reading Can Men Avoid an Enlarged Prostate?
Once upon a time, all men had to have a rectal examination to check for prostate cancer. Any man who had that exam knows how uncomfortable it can be. Now, men have choices in prostate testing. Testing includes two types of tests for prostate cancer. They include the digital rectal examination (DRE), which is the … Continue reading Understanding Different Prostate Medical Tests
Prostate surgery isn’t something every man with prostate issues needs. It is the last resort for some men who have severe urinary issues or for those with prostate cancer. The operation is called a prostatectomy. It is a relatively safe procedure when compared to others. Recovery is rather quick also, depending on which type of … Continue reading What to Expect in Prostate Surgery
A prostate biopsy is a medical procedure in which samples of tissue are removed from the prostate and then examined from the male organ that produces fluids which nourish and transport sperm. Performed by a urologist, the tissue samples that are collected are checked for cell abnormalities under a microscope which are signs of prostate … Continue reading What to Expect During a Prostate Biopsy
Men hear a lot about the prostate gland and possible associated problems with it, but many may not understand exactly what it is and what it does. What Is the Prostate? The prostate is located in front of the rectum and below the bladder. It matures in size, which is about the size of a … Continue reading What Does Your Prostate Do?
Every year there are almost 200,000 new cases of Prostate Cancer in the United States. If that statistic doesn’t shock you, 1 out of every 9 males in the United States will at some point in their life have Prostate Cancer. The good news is that it has a survival rate of 83% chance of … Continue reading Early Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
You have a burning sensation in your urethra and it’s painful to urinate. The first thing that might pop into your mind is that you have a sexually transmitted disease. But if you pay attention to your symptoms and talk to your medical provider, it may be a nasty urinary tract infection or UTI. The … Continue reading Urinary Tract Infection or Something Else?
Your kidneys are the essential organs necessary for the excretion of wastes and toxins in your blood. They help regulate your pH, and balance your body’s fluids. Uric acid is removed through your kidneys and excreted in urine. When your uric acid levels are elevated, the kidneys may not be able remove enough of the … Continue reading How to Protect Your Kidneys Against Uric Acid Damage
If there is one part of their body that men want to keep in peak condition, it is their prostate. The good news is that with a few changes to your diet, you can affect the health of your prostate, raising your chances to avoid prostate cancer and other problems in the future. Tea Tea … Continue reading Best Foods for Prostate Health
