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06/20/2013
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Not only is the belly tends to increase with time. From the age of 50, a condition that becomes quite common among men is prostate growth. This small glands, only 15 grams and responsible for the production of sperm, can weigh from 30 to 120 grams with the passage of time, a condition called hyperplasia of the prostate, the most common disease in the prostate. According to a study by the Brazilian Society of Urology with over ten thousand men in 11 Brazilian states, 65% of them have signs of an enlarged prostate. Worldwide, the number reaches 72%.
According to the urologist Sandro Faria, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein and Hospital Vera Cruz, it is a swollen gland that partially or totally blocks the urethra. "He can not attend a meeting, sleeping all night, go to a movie or traveling. Severe cases lead man to urinary retention or incontinence, or even kidney failure," he says.
1 - Age
Risk increases with age
The chance of having benign doubles every decade man. It is the most common disease of the prostate. So it is good to double the attention as time passes.
2 - Lifestyle
Diabetes, obesity and smoking
Some conditions favor the growth of prostate cancer: genetic factors, diabetes, obesity and smoking. Have a healthy lifestyle, physical activity, balanced diet and no smoking, can help decrease the chances of presenting the problem.
3 - Exams
Keep up to date check
It is important to seek the urologist often after age 40. Diagnosis is made by clinical history and rectal examination. The ultrasound and urodynamic studies are needed in some cases.
4 - Watch for symptoms
Pain and frequent urge to urinate
The BPH is neglected, there are many cases of under-diagnosis. There is no statistical data in Brazil, but it is estimated that six million people would need to receive attention to the problem, only 300,000 are in treatment. The disease begins quietly, without fanfare, slowly increasing the frequency of urination. Over time, it can cause pain and a feeling that the bladder never empties, which undermines the whole life of man, who needs to go to the bathroom several times during the day and evening.
5 - Scientific Evidence
Beware the myths
There is nothing proven that a glass of wine a day or foods like tomatoes and nuts help prevent prostate disease.
6 - Treatment
From medicine to surgery
Milder cases are treated with medicine, and 30% of patients require surgery to reduce prostate size. Today there is laser surgery.
Source: The Globe - Online
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