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Prostate Diseases
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Prostate Cancer
What is prostate cancer?
The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. It is a small, walnut-sized gland weighing about an ounce. The prostate is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum and surrounds the urethra. The main function of the prostate is to produce ejaculatory fluid. Prostate cancer is different from most cancers in that a large percentage of men may have a silent form of the cancer – it does not cause symptoms or progress beyond the prostate gland. Due to its high incidence, prostate cancer is a significant health-care problem in the United States and is the most common cancer among men.
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
In its early stages, prostate cancer often causes no symptoms. [read more]
How is prostate cancer diagnosed and treated?
Currently, digital rectal examination (DRE) and PSA tests (measurements of the level of PSA – a substance produced only by the prostate – in the bloodstream) are used for prostate cancer detection. [read more]
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
What is BPH?
BPH is a common urological condition caused by the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland in aging men. As the prostate enlarges, it can squeeze down on the urethra, causing men to have difficulty urinating. [read more]
Prostatitis
What are the different types of prostatitis and their causes?
Prostatitis is a common and painful disease of the prostate gland and its surrounding structures. Acute bacterial prostatitis is the least common type of prostatitis and is always caused by bacterial infection. This condition can affect any age group, but it commonly occurs in young and middle-aged men. [read more]
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