Advanced Care for Prostate Disorders at Medica
The prostate gland (also known as the prostate) is a male reproductive organ. It’s around the size of a walnut and can be discovered towards the bladder’s base. The prostate gland houses the urethra, a narrow tube that permits urine and sperm to exit the penis. The prostate gland produces alkaline fluid that helps to nourish sperm and then exits the urethra as ejaculate (semen). There are two major growth surges in the prostate.
The first is fueled by the testes’ production of sex hormones during puberty. This causes the prostate to grow to a weight of 20 grams on average. When males reach their thirties, the second growth surge begins.
Prostate cancer affects approximately 25% of males aged 55 and up. By the age of 70, this figure had risen to 50%. There may be no symptoms in the early stages of prostate cancer.
If you’re a male in your 50s or 60s, talk to your doctor about whether your prostate gland needs to be checked and, if so, how often. If you have a family history of prostate disease (or if you have specific concerns), talk to your doctor about when you should get a prostate check.
Types
The following are some of the most typical issues:
- Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that is mainly caused by bacteria.
- BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a common issue in elderly men that causes dribbling after urination or the need to urinate frequently, especially at night.
- Prostate cancer is a prevalent malignancy that responds to treatment best when caught early.
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Symptoms
Prostate disease may or may not be accompanied by symptoms in its early stages. Prostate disease symptoms vary depending on the condition, however they may include:
- Difficulties peeing, such as difficulty initiating urine flow
- Urge to urinate frequently, especially at night
- Feeling as if your bladder can’t be completely empty
- Pain while urinating
- Irrespective of urination, blood in the urine or blood coming from the urethra
- Bloody urine
If you notice blood in your urine, see your doctor right away.
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Although the origins of these three diseases are different, the symptoms are comparable. This is why, as part of your yearly physical examination, you should discuss prostate cancer screening with your doctor. If you develop symptoms of any of the conditions listed below, your doctor will likely recommend you to a urologist (a specialist who specialises in diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive system).
Diagnosis
A variety of tests are used to identify prostate disease, including:
- Physical examination, which includes a digital rectal examination (DRE), in which the doctor puts a gloved finger into your rectum to measure the size of your prostate.
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test (PSA test; discuss this with your doctor)
- MSU tests are used to check for infection or blood in the urine.
- Urinary flow studies and ultrasound scans
- Prostate biopsy
Prostate enlargement affects more than one-third of all males over the age of 50
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Antibacterial medications and supportive treatments may be used to treat prostatitis, depending on the type of prostatitis the patient.
Medications to relax the gland’s smooth muscle or lower the size of the prostate, as well as surgery to create a permanently wider channel in the section of the urethra that travels through the prostate, may be used to treat BPH.
Prostate cancer treatment is adapted to the patient’s specific needs. The type of cancer, as well as any other health issues the person may have and their wishes, will all be considered.
The patient will get his complete renal workup done in terms to ascertain the type of ailment he is suffering from. After running the basic tests, our specialist doctors will accordingly provide you with a treatment plan based on your age, type of disorder, progression of the illness and other determining backgrounds. If your doctor suspects something like prostate cancer, you will be asked to undergo a proper screening and further be addressed by a cancer specialist. Our doctors are acclaimed urologists and uro-oncologists who have years of experience in providing modern treatment to prostate disorders and malignancies.