Common Prostate Problems

Many prostate problems share similar symptoms such as the following:

• A reduced or slower flow of urine.
• Taking a few moments longer to get the flow started.
• Needing to pass urine more frequently, especially at night.
• Dribbling urine.
• Needing to rush to the toilet.
• Feeling of not emptying your bladder fully.

If you notice any of these symptoms or indeed notice blood in your urine, you should visit your doctor. It is recommended that men who are over the age of 50 should have a regular prostate health check with their GP.

 

Enlarged Prostate or Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)

This is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. This simply means the prostate has grown in size. This is common in middle aged and elderly men. This is not a life-threatening problem but for some men it can cause problems urinating, some of which need treatment

 

Prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. It can be caused by an infection requiring treatment with antibiotics; although infection is not always present. Symptoms of prostatitis include pain around the back passage, in the testicles or in the area around the testicles. Some men experience pain on passing urine.