Prostatitis, Prostate Cancer. Your Questions Answered by Internal Specialist, Dr. Mera

I am a 65 years old and lately I have noticed that my prostate is enlarged. I am worried as I do not have many information on this. Could you please give me some advice what to do? 

Prostate problems are common, particularly in men aged over 50.

The prostate is a small gland found only in men. It surrounds the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra).

The prostate gland produces a thick, white fluid that gets mixed with sperm to create semen.

The prostate gland is about the size and shape of a walnut but tends to get bigger as you get older. It can sometimes become swollen or enlarged by conditions such as:

• prostate enlargement
• prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate)
• prostate cancer

PROSTATE ENLARGEMENT 

It’s not known why the prostate gets bigger as you get older, but it is not caused by cancer and does not increase your risk of developing prostate cancer.

An enlarged prostate can put pressure on the urethra, which can affect how you urinate.

See an Specialist  if you notice any problems with, or changes to, your usual pattern of urination.

One of the safe and effective treatments for BPH is Water Vapour Therapy.

Rezum treatment is a minimally-invasive procedure.

Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy vs GreenLight Laser  uses laser energy to vaporize prostate tissue. The obstructing prostate tissue is destroyed or removed at the time of the procedure.

PROSTATITIS

Prostatitis is where the prostate gland becomes inflamed (swollen). It’s sometimes caused by a bacterial infection, although more often no infection can be found and it’s not clear why it happened.

Symptoms of prostatitis can include:

• pain in the pelvis, genitals, lower back and buttocks
• pain when urinating
• a frequent need to pee
• difficulty urinating, such as problems starting to pee
• pain when ejaculating and more….

See an Specialist if you have these symptoms.

PROSTATE CANCER

It’s not clear why it occurs, but your chances of developing prostate cancer increase as you get older. The condition mainly affects men over 65, although men over 50 are also at risk.

The symptoms of prostate cancer can be difficult to distinguish from those of prostate enlargement. They may include:

• needing to pee more frequently, often during the night
• needing to rush to the toilet
• difficulty in starting to pee (hesitancy)
• straining or taking a long time while peeing
• weak flow and more……

See an Specialist  if you have these symptoms. It’s much more likely to be prostate enlargement, but it’s important to rule out cancer.

If you have any further questions then contact Dr Mera personally on, 545152@gmail.com