Treatment Of Prostate Gland Enlargement

Prostate gland is the male organ that produces semen that transport sperm during ejaculation.The gland is located below the bladder,around the urethra.
When the prostate gland becomes enlarged,it put pressure on the urethra and make urinating difficult.

Causes & Risk Factors of Prostate Enlargement

The first and formost among the risk factor is that of aging.With aging,the prostate gland becomes sensitive and responsive the more to the normal level of male hormones,then grows rapidly.
The prostate gland enlargement commonly occurs in men from the age of 40 and above.

Heredity-Heridty is another risk factor in developing prostate enlargement.An individual family history could contribute as a risk factor.
Race-Common among white men and their black counterpart.

Symptoms of Prostate Enlargement

They following symptoms are to be considered when diagnosing this ailment.They are;

*Difficulty urinating
*Weak urine stream and flow
*Straining while urinating
*Nocturia-Increase in frequency urinating at night
*Inability to empty the bladder
*Hematuria-Blood in the urine
*Urinary track infection
*Bladder and kidney damage.

Treatment of Prostate Gland Enlargement

The severity,signs and symptoms of the enlarged prostate determines the treatment.The treatment could be by surgery,medications or non surgical therapies as the case may be.Your doctor will decide which treatment procedure is best for you.

Control of Prostate EnlargementThe use of alternative medicine for controlling moderate symptoms of prostate enlargement is also applicable.
*Avoid strenous activities
*Keep warm always,avoiding colder temperature which increases the urge to urinate.
*Limiting alcohol intake will help to make the symptoms worse.
*Beverages with caffeine content should be avoided.