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The prostate gland, which is normally about the size and shape of a walnut, wraps around the urethra between the pubic bone and the rectum, below the bladder. In the early stage of prostate enlargement, the bladder muscle becomes thicker and forces urine through the narrowed urethra by contracting more powerfully.

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”Enlarged Prostate Symptoms”

Prostate gland helps in control and release of urine and secretes a fluid which is a major constituent of semen . This gland is only found in men and is the size of a walnut , situated just below the bladder and above the penis .

As men age prostate gland grows in size . It has usually two cycles of growth . One is when man reaches the age of puberty and the second is around the age of 25 , this second enlargement phase usually results in the condition called ”Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy ” or ‘BPH” . BPH is a condition in which the prostate swells up which creates problem in the flow of semen , urine and stools , and can even lead to ”impotence” or ”Erectile Dysfunction” .

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Men undergo transformation as they ages and the body will experience internal and external changes. As men approaches forty, there is a need to be alert to their prostate health. The health of the reproductive system plus the urinary system has been associated with prostate gland. Knowledge of the enlarged prostate and prostate cancer can go a long way in staying in the pink of health.

With aging and leading a predominant carefree lifestyle; enlargement of the prostate can and do occur. Majority of the symptoms are linked to the bladder as the prostate bear down on it. As pressure bear on the bladder, problem in urinating, urine remaining in the bladder and lack of control of the urine are the results of an enlarged prostate.

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We know that starting at age 40, the levels of the by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT triggering prostate enlargement and Prostate cancer. Therefore in order to prevent the symptoms of enlarged prostate and prostate cancer are to naturally impend the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Unfortunately, aging is not the only causes of enlarged prostate and prostate cancer. In this article, we will discuss other causes of prostate enlargement and prostate cancer.

I. Causes of enlarged prostate and prostate cancer
1. Genetics
Genetics may also play a role in enlarged prostate since study shows that prostate cancer and enlarged prostates can be inherited from generation to generation.

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The prostate is a gland in males below the bladder and wrapped around the urethra. The healthy human prostate is slightly larger than a walnut, and although it is called a gland, being composed of two lobes completely surrounded by a layer of outer tissue, the term “organ” is a more appropriate description.

With the aging process, it is quite common for the prostate gland to become enlarged. As a man ages the prostate goes through two main periods of growth. The first occurs early in puberty, during male genital development, when the prostate doubles in size.

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Prostate problems have symptoms that are easy to identify. Many of them are caused by the obstruction of the urethra and the loss of bladder function. Symptoms vary with each individual but the most common symptoms involve changes in urination habits. Symptoms include:

A weakened stream of urine, or interrupted stream

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Human aging is a result of a number of biological and pathological processes and starting at age 40, the levels of by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT triggering prostate enlargement and other problems. Therefore in order to prevent the symptoms of enlarged prostate is to naturally impend the conversion of testosterone to DHT.

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a disorder characterized by the enlargement of the prostate gland. This condition is a common part of aging among men and occurs mainly after the age of 40. Some men might not be aware that they have BPH since there are cases where symptoms are lacking. However, a lot more cases include common enlarged prostate symptoms such as, a need to urinate frequently, particularly during the night; pain, burning and difficulty in starting and stopping urination; weak urine flow or dribbling; and a constant feeling that the bladder is not completely empty.

For men who do not experience enlarged prostate symptoms, they might not know that they have BPH until they suddenly find it difficult to urinate. This type of acute symptom called acute urinary retention may be triggered by taking over-the-counter medicines for colds and allergies. These drugs contain a decongestant called sympathomimetic which carries the potential side effect of preventing the bladder from opening or relaxing to allow urine to pass through. Acute urinary retention can also be caused by excessive drinking, cold temperatures and prolonged periods of immobility.

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Enlarged prostate symptoms rarely manifest before the age of 40. For some men, symptoms might not even occur at all. However, the condition called BPH or enlarged prostate affects almost 90 percent of men in their seventies and eighties, while more than 50 percent of men who reach their sixties experience symptoms.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is a condition characterized by the enlargement of the prostate gland; a common occurrence since it is quite normal for men’s prostates to enlarge as they age. The growth of the prostate has two main phases; the first is during puberty, when the size of the gland doubles; and the second is at around age 25, when the gland starts growing again. The second growth phase often results in BPH years later. Some of the more common enlarged prostate symptoms include weak stream of urine, difficulty in starting urination, dribbling and leaking of urine, a strong and sudden desire to urinate especially at night, a feeling of not emptying the bladder, and in some cases, blood in the urine.

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Treatment of Enlarged Prostate

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system. The gland is made of two lobes, or regions, enclosed by an outer layer of tissue. As the diagrams show, the prostate is located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder, where urine is stored. The prostate also surrounds the urethra, the canal through which urine passes out of the body.
For most men, these nightly bathroom runs may be the first sign of an enlarged prostate. Other symptoms may include trouble starting a stream of urine, leaking, or dribbling. And, like gray hair, an enlarged prostate is a natural by-product of getting older, doctors say. Trouble is, the nightly bathroom runs become more frequent — eventually edging their way into the daytime routine.

Risk factors
Although it is not known why only some men develop BPO, it is clear that advancing age is the main risk factor. You should visit your doctor promptly if you develop urinary problems because BPO is easier to treat if the treatment starts early.

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Understanding enlarged prostate symptoms is important to keep you healthy. When an individual stops growing, the prominent changes that happen in the body will end as well. Then, the aging process starts and, once again, changes happen both internally and externally. For middle-aged men, maintaining the health of the prostate is one important thing that should be considered. In relation to the function of the prostate and its location, a healthy prostate condition is linked to the health of both the reproductive system and the urinary system.

In some cases, the prostate becomes enlarged as men grow older. In fact, the risk of enlarged prostate is higher the older a man gets. The prostate is located surrounding the bladder and thus, common enlarged prostate symptoms are normally related to the bladder where the enlarged prostate gland will press against it. As the prostate enlarges furthermore, the pressure increases, and the bladder starts showing common enlarged prostate symptoms, such as difficulty to start urinating, problem to completely empty the bladder, and in several occasions, uncontrollable small releases of urine.

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