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What causes prostate disease?
Although the exact cause is unknown, changes in male sex hormones that come with aging may be a factor. Any family history of prostate problems or any abnormalities with your testicles may raise your risk for BPH. Men who’ve had their testicles removed at a young age don’t develop BPH.
What happens when a man has prostate problems?
The symptoms of a prostate problem may include problems with urinating and bladder control. If you have bacterial prostatitis, your symptoms may come on quickly, or they may come on slowly and last a long time. If you have BPH, you may need to wake up often to urinate when you sleep.
What are the 5 warning signs of prostate infection?
Enlargement of the prostate gland can cause symptoms, for example:
- Dribbling urine.
- Pain or buring during urination.
- Frequent urination.
- Blood in the semen or urine.
- Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, pelvic or rectal area, or the upper thighs.
- Urinary incontinence (the inability to urinate)
What age do prostate problems start?
Prostate Growth: A Normal Part of Aging What is clear, however, is that around age 50, many men begin to have uncomfortable symptoms as a result of this enlargement.
How do I check my prostate?
Prostate screening tests might include: Digital rectal exam (DRE). During a DRE , your doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to examine your prostate, which is adjacent to the rectum. If your doctor finds any abnormalities in the texture, shape or size of the gland, you may need further tests.
How do I know if my prostate is enlarged?
Symptoms of enlarged prostate can include:
- A weak or slow urinary stream.
- A feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.
- Difficulty starting urination.
- Frequent urination.
- Urgency to urinate.
- Getting up frequently at night to urinate.
- A urinary stream that starts and stops.
- Straining to urinate.