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Treating Mild BHP at Home

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a gradual enlargement of the prostate that can put pressure on the urethra. That pressure leads to increased urination. Often, BPH is treated with medication that relaxes inflamed muscles. Some cases are treated with surgery that removes part of the prostate. If your benign prostatic hyperplasia is mild or moderate — the symptoms do not bother you or interfere with daily activities — you may be able to treat your BPH at home. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t see your doctor regularly to check symptoms and see if your BPH has worsened! But you may … Continue reading →

Veggies Can Help Reduce The Risk of Prostate Problems

A study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that eating lots of vegetables can reduce your risk of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Benign prostate hyperplasia is a non-cancerous condition. The prostate becomes enlarged, causing problems with urine flow. There are three common causes of prostate problems: BPH, prostate cancer, and prostatitis. The prostate study tracked more than thirty-two thousand male health care workers, and began in 1986. The average age at the start of the study was 51, though participants ranged in age from 46 to 70. The first phase of the study was a … Continue reading →

Talking To Your Doctor About Prostate Cancer

A diagnosis of prostate cancer can be frightening. The shock of the doctor’s words may make you feel unsettled, nervous, or angry. You might not think to ask certain important questions — I know my brain shuts down when I hear the word “cancer”. The following list of questions may help you talk to your doctor about prostate cancer and what happens next. How reliable are the tests that gave you this diagnosis? What tests were used? A digital rectal exam? A prostate specific antigen (PSA) test? What stage is this cancer in? What does that mean — is it … Continue reading →

Botox May Relieve Prostate Problems

You’ve heard about Botox being used cosmetically, but a recent study indicates that Botox may be useful for treating an enlarged prostate gland in men! The study was funded by Allergan, the drug company that makes Botox. And the results are encouraging! Botox injections into the prostate gland eased symptoms in three-quarters of men in the study! Researchers from the United States and Taiwan are excited about the results. A doctor from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center said that “Botox could represent a simple, safe, and effective treatment for enlarged prostate.” Millions of men in the United States suffer … Continue reading →

Calculate Your Prostate Cancer Risk

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second leading cancer killer in men. An estimated one out of every six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. More than thirty thousand men die from prostate cancer in the United States each year. Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio have developed a prostate cancer risk calculator to help predict a man’s odds of developing prostate cancer. The research team believes their risk calculator can give a better look at the odds of developing prostate cancer than … Continue reading →