One of the most common ailments for men over the age of sixty is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, also known as enlarged prostate, effecting an estimated fifty percent of men world wide. When it comes to the treatment and management of this condition, fortunately there are options. But what kinds of steps do you need to take to find the best enlarged prostate treatment for you? Here are some guidelines to finding your comfort.

First, you should consider the physical symptoms and decide whether you truly meet the criteria. To help determine if you might have an enlarged prostate, or even the severity, there are websites that have simple questionnaires. They may ask questions such as: Do you lose sleep for frequent urination? Do you limit your daily activities to stay near a restroom? Are you unable to delay urination? Do you suffer from incontinence? Do you have a weak urine stream? After urinating do you still feel unfinished? Fill out a few of these questionnaires. This serves two purposes: One, to give you a better idea if you should follow up with a urologist appointment. Two, through the questions asked on the website, you may find a urologist that is a better fit to you for your enlarged prostate treatment, should you decide to follow with an appointment.

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I am 68 years old. In Dec 2006, my enlarged prostate gland is 46 cc, urine puss cells 60 to 80HPF, PVR 600 cc which is removed through tube. In March 2007, my gland is 33 cc, puss cells 10 to 15 HPF, PVR 75 cc with medication of Uromax and antibiotics. Will my gland become normal with further medication or Do I need surgery TURP?

Prostate massages have been performed for centuries both for pleasure and for medical reasons. Also known as prostate milking, the process may be done internally and externally. Internally, it involves inserting into the rectum a finger or one of the prostate massagers out in the market. Externally, it requires stimulating the prostate through the perineum, but this is not as effective as the internal version.

It’s never too early for any man to start thinking about the health of his prostate. Although prostate dysfunction is more likely to afflict men in their 50s and older, even younger men can have prostate trouble, especially if it runs in the family.

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One health hazard that is increasingly becoming very common is the problem of an enlarged prostate in men. This problem is mostly found in men over the age of 50. An enlarged prostate leads to problems such as pain during urination and inability to erect your penis. In this article let us discuss some alternative methods through which an enlarged prostate can be treated.

Herbs
There are certain herbs mentioned in ayurveda which is the oldest system of medicine known to mankind which can help shrink the prostate back to its original shape. One very popular herb used by men worldwide for treating an enlarged prostate problem is saw palmetto it has been found to be very effective in treating this problem. Other herbs like orchid tree extract and tribulus are also very effective in relieving the pain and burning sensation one feels while urinating. These herbs are easily available in medical stores in pill or capsules form. Prostofine and ayurstate are two such ayurvedic products which have a very high success rate in treating prostatitis or an enlarged prostate.

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Our dog has been to the vet, and his prostate was a little larger than normal. We’re still waiting on results from his urine test, but he has all the sypmtoms of BPH (blood/pus leaking from penis, strained urination and defecation). What are some typical treatments used to shrink the prostate? He’s already on Baytril for any infections he might have. He is an 8 year old, neutered male cocker spaniel.

Enlarged prostate is a painful condition that affects many men over the age of 40. The prostate is very small, slightly larger than a peanut. As the prostate becomes larger, more pressure is placed on the bladder, which could eventually end in urinary retention. There are numerous theories as to what causes the prostate to grow, mostly dealing with the testosterone chemical in a man’s body.

If you are diagnosed with an enlarged prostate, the doctor will go over several treatment options. If your condition is not severe, then prescription medications can be very effective. He or she will prescribe one type of medicine to start shrinking the prostate, and a second medicine to relax the muscles and take the pain away.

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What are the possibilities for treating an enlarged prostate? Is it possible to remove the prostate with invasive surgery through the lower abdomen? Is it possible to insert a “stent” in the urethra, similar to the stent that is used for a constricted artery?
Thanks, Joe Conrad