I've heard of prostate diseases for years, but never thought much about it until a friend developed prostate problems.
His condition was enough to make me curious about prostate disease.
I first learned that the prostate ring-shaped cluster of glands at the bottom of the bladder between the rectum and the base of the penis. It produces most of the liquid in semen.
and then find out that there are three main diseases prostrate:. Cancer, prostatitis and prostrate enlargement
First let's talk about the 'big', cancer.
In the U.S., prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death for men after lung cancer.
African-American men are more than twice as likely to have a disease like any other ethnic group in the world. Nobody knows why this is so.
Prostate cancer is primarily a disease of aging. About 80 percent of all cases occur in men older than sixty-five.
However, the rate of prostate cancer is rapidly growing in all people, even those under fifty. Generally, the younger man, when diagnosed with prostate cancer, his prognosis is worse. His rise among young people indicates the role of diet and exposure to environmental toxins in disease development.
prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) is common in men of all ages. The usual cause is an infectious bacteria that invade the prostate from the body region.
It can be acute or chronic infections. Acute infections come on suddenly and can include fever and chills, pain and burning on urination and ejaculation, frequent urge to urinate while passing only small amounts of urine and blood in the urine. Symptoms of chronic prostatitis are similar but usually milder than in acute infection.
prostatitis usually responds well to home care and antibiotic treatment.
prostate appears to be a natural process, often associated with aging, and not necessarily a disease, but the gradual enlargement of the prostate. In the United States occurs in about half of all men over fifty.
The main symptom is the need to pass urine frequently, perhaps with pain or burning sensation.
As the prostate enlargement is often not a serious problem (although it depends on the case), let's talk about two other prostate diseases.
Prostate cancer is usually slow-growing cancer is often asymptomatic until advanced stages. Symptoms include: pain or burning sensation when urinating, frequent urination, decrease in size and force of urine flow, inability to urinate, blood in urine, and lower back discomfort. However, these symptoms may be caused by benign enlargement or prostatitis. To get an accurate reading of the situation assessment expert, of course, is recommended.
for treatment, testing is important. This may include rectal exam (which can be quite painful) and / or blood. Ultrasound scanning is one of a number of other tests.
Unfortunately, prostate cancer can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages. Many cases are diagnosed only after the cancer has spread outside the gland.
Some of the treatment options for prostate cancer include:
of the experimental therapies such as cryoablation (freezing cancer cells) and laser surgery are sometimes used.
o If the cancer has spread to the capsule gland, the standard approach is some form of radiation. Try to avoid it, because it leaves men impotent 50 percent of the time.
on the removal of the gland may be recommended, but he believes that about 50 percent of men who did it, even with the new "nerve sparing" techniques, become impotent. Watchful waiting, with nutritional support and lifestyle changes, becoming the preferred approach, if the cancer at an early stage.
O Many prostate cancers are considered to be one of the most over the treated disease in America. Doctors in Europe have long used a conservative approach to food, with good results.
O Studies have shown that soy and soy products like tofu, soy flour and soy milk, have cancer-fighting powers because of the presence of protein genistein. It seems to be particularly effective against prostate cancer, but also effective against breast cancer in women and colorectal cancer in both sexes.
prevention of prostate cancer often includes whole food diet that is intriguing for me. Some suggestions are:
O Eat whole grains, nuts and seeds, and brown rice. Also, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and carrots, pumpkin, squash and sweet potatoes. This type of diet is important for the prevention and treatment.
o also includes apples, fresh cantaloupe, all kinds of berries, Brazil nuts, cherries, grapes, legumes (including chickpeas, lentils and red beans) and plums.
o try and drink fresh vegetable and fruit juices daily.
to turn on foods rich in zinc, such as whole grains and brewer's yeast.
O Use cold-pressed organic oils such as sesame, safflower or olive oil for essential fatty acids.
o eliminate red meat, alcohol and caffeine.
to be strictly avoided: junk food and refined foods. Instead of salt, use kelp or potassium zamjena.Malo blackstrap molasses or pure maple syrup is good, a natural sweetener. Use whole wheat or rye instead of white flour.
These are good suggestions, but always seek advice and alternative opinions before deciding which treatments to use, or diet.
for treatment of prostatitis, I have found two general categories, of which home treatment, and other treatments in general.
for some home treatment recommendations are as follows:
to drink 8-12 glasses of fluid a day. Extra fluids help flush clean the urinary tract.
o Eliminate all alcohol and caffeine from your diet.
O Keep stress under control.
a hot bath will help alleviate pain and reduce stress aspirin or ibuprofen can help relieve the painful symptoms of urinary
o Certain herbal teas can help.
O There are various types of hydrotherapy that a professional can advise you about it.
O is 1 to 4 grams of raw pumpkin seeds every day. They are rich in zinc. Alternatively, take the pumpkinseed oil in capsule form.
to get regular exercise. Do not ride a bike that can put pressure on the prostate.
Other treatment options include:
on treatment with antibiotics and analgesics May be required.
O, however, long-term use of antibiotics can lead to bacterial resistance, which requires more potent drugs, more expense, more medical complications.
So, "I do" looks promising here, but, of course, should always seek professional medical attention.
I would summarize what I have researched that, as with all major illnesses ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, do things that seem useful and a great pleasure to you and do not be slow about getting a medical check-ups, if you have any sense that something in your body may not be up to par.
