Why Is Prostate Cancer So Common In Men Over 60

By Seomul Evans

Problems with the prostate are usually done at age 40 or older. In fact, prostate problems are so widespread that almost half the number of men aged between 60 and 90% over 70 years old, a prostate problem (usually the enlargement or cancer).

But what exactly is the prostate and what causes so many problems? The prostate is a part of the male sex organs and plays a role in both sex and urination. It is located near the bladder is located. The most commonly associated with this gland the size of a walnut is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic hyperplasia. In other words, it is a prostate.

How to Detect Prostate Cancer

How do you know if you have a problem with the prostate? Well, there are problems with urination, a red flag set. Since the prostate presses the bladder. Problems with urination urine can flow, a flow delay, runny or too frequent urination, resulting from the inability to completely empty the bladder itself. The point is that when the red flag on, you should consult a doctor.

If you do not see a doctor, BPH can cause serious problems in the long run. These are infections of the urinary tract, bladder or the kidneys, bladder stones and incontinence. Early detection is always good because it can cause serious problems such a development will be prevented.

Diagnosing Problems

What to do if you suspect a prostate problem? Visit your GP or urologist. An urologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract and genital organs. The two systems have different functions, but they are interdependent.

The doctor will first determine whether the symptoms suggest urinary or prostate problems.

Doctor will probably perform a digital rectal examination, where he inserts a gloved finger into your rectum. Thus, physically examine the prostate to determine possible expansion.

It may also recommend a PSA test. This is a blood test to a level of a particular protein to detect the produced by the prostate. The protein levels are increased in men with enlargement of the thyroid gland, or cancer.

Another ultrasound is diagnostic tool. Here, a catheter is inserted into the rectum and sound waves bounce off the gland. An image is produced on a computer screen, so the doctor can see the gland and to determine whether an anomaly.

Prostate Cancer

As with all cancers early detection is the key to effective treatment. Treatment depends on the type of prostate problem and may require drug therapy for hormone therapy in cancer surgery, the radiation field.

Many people fear a decrease in sexual desire, erection, ejaculation, and infertility treatments after prostate. Although some treatments can affect sexual function temporarily the reproductive organs, it is rarely permanent.

One exception, however, is. In the case of prostate surgery, you can return as barren as the semen into the bladder (and later deleted) is addressed instead of the penis. Semen carries life-giving sperm. Therefore, the operation may block your ability to bear children.

Who is at risk of prostate cancer?

An important risk factor is age over 70 percent of people with this disease is diagnosed at the age of 65. Genetic factors appear to play a role in prostate cancer development, especially for families who play in the diagnosis in men younger than 60 years. The risk of prostate cancer increases with the number of close relatives who have the disease.

Some evidence that dietary factors increase or decrease the risk of prostate cancer.

What prostate conditions can cause symptoms like this?

How many people age, enlargement of the prostate and can block the flow of urine or interfere with sexual function. This common condition, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is not cancer but can cause many of the same symptoms as prostate cancer.

Although BPH is not a threat to life, so they can be treated with medications or surgery to relieve symptoms. The infection or inflammation of the prostate, called prostatitis, may also lead to many of the same symptoms as prostate cancer. Again, it is important to consult a doctor.

About the Author: Seomul Evans is with Dallas

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