What is an Enlarged Prostate?

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located directly below the bladder in men. It wraps around the urethra, a tube that carries urine from the bladder. The normal prostate in adult males is about 20 grams in weight，and volume is less than 20ml. Prostate measures 4 cm in its base transverse diameter, 3 cm in its longitudinal diameter, and 2 cm in its antero-posterior diameter.Prostate size, volume and weight above the normal range, which is an enlarged prostate.

Types Of Enlarged Prostatee

An enlarged prostate can be divided into two types, one is a swollen type and the other one is hyperplasia. In the swollen type of enlarged prostate, prostate cells are enlarged, but the number of cells do not increase. Prostate congestion and swelling causes various kinds of prostate disease from various stimulant factors. This can happen to any man at any age after puberty. The Hyperplasia type of enlarged prostate means prostatic cells are enlarged and the number of cells is increased. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) occurs because of a sex hormone imbalance, generally in males over 45 years old.

Causes Of An Enlarged Prostate (1)

Genitourinary infections, like prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, urethritis, cystitis can make the prostate tissue continuously congested, and result in prostate enlargement.Excessive sexual life and masturbation make the prostate tissue congested repeatedly, cause prostate enlargement eventually. Long-term drinking and eating excitant foods addictively (like spicy foods) will irritate the prostatic and make it congested, and cause prostate enlargement. Long-term tension and pressure, and vegetative nerve dysfunction can alsocause microcirculation problem in the prostate, and result in prostate enlargement.

The Causes Of Enlarged Prostate ( 2 )

Age-related enlarged prostates mostly result from a declining body function, imbalanced hormone levels from decreased production, decreased testicular and prostate secretion production, atrophying, degenerative changes of the gland and connective tissue hyperplasia in the prostate, all, can enlarge the prostate. An enlarged prostate presses on the urethra and the vas deferens thereby causing urination and ejaculation dysfunction. As the sexual hormones decrease further, functions of other areas of the body also gradually decline

Enlarged Prostate Symptoms ( 1 ) Frequent Need to Urinate

Do you have to pee more often these days? Especially at night, when you're trying to sleep? That’s a common symptom of enlarged prostate. It happens when the growing prostate presses on the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of your body. The bladder has to contract more strongly to get urine out. As a result, the bladder may start to contract even when it only contains a little urine, which makes you get the urge to go more often.

Enlarged Prostate Symptoms ( 2 ) Difficulty Urinating

With an enlarged prostate, it may take you longer to get the flow of urine going, and the flow may be weaker than it used to be. You may dribble urine or feel as if there's still some inside even though you're finished urinating. These symptoms happen because the pressure on the urethra makes it narrow, so your bladder must work harder to pass urine,and there will be some residual urine in the bladder after urination.Because urinary retention, which may lead to recurrent urinary tract infections and inflammation of the prostate.

Enlarged Prostate Symptoms ( 3): Inability to Urinate

This can happen when advanced BPH blocks your urethra entirely，or as a result of a bladder infection. Bladder muscles also may become too weak to force urine out of the body. the residual urine in the bladder will increase, the pressure in the bladder will increase and make the urine goes to the ureters and kidneys, result in bilateral hydronephrosis and renal insufficiency. If you suddenly can't urinate, go to a hospital emergency room immediately.

Diagnosis of an Enlarged Prostate

3D Prostate Clinic use a full set of laboratory tests for the diagnosis of enlarged prostate: 1）A digital rectal exam to check for prostate enlargement or irregularities 2）Transrectal ultrasound(TRUS) is not only used to diagnose whether the prostate is enlarged or not, but also observe intuitional pathological changes in the prostate, such as infection, hyperplasia, nodules, cysts, calcification and stones, etc. 3）Lab tests of urine, prostate fluid, semen, and blood, etc. 4) Determination of residual urine. 5) A Cystoscopy, in which a thin tube inserted through the penis allows the doctor to view and evaluate the urethra and the bladder. 6) A Prostate Specific Antogen (PSA) test if concerned about prostate cancer.

Enlarged Prostate Treatment ( 1 ): Lifestyle Changes

These strategies may help: 1）Cut down or cut out alcohol and caffeine. 2）Drink small amounts all day rather than large amounts all at once. 3）Avoid fluids at bedtime. 4）Avoid decongestants and antihistamines. 5）Go when you have the urge and when a bathroom is handy. 6）Double void: Empty your bladder, wait a moment, then try to empty it again. 7）Relax. Stress can trigger the urge to pee. 8）Exercise regularly.

Enlarged Prostate Treatment ( 2 ): Complementary Medicine

In early studies, saw palmetto extract showed promise in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms, such as frequent urination and trouble starting and maintaining flow. However, newer research has shown no benefit. There is some evidence that beta-sitosterol and pygeum may help symptoms. The American Urological Association does not recommend saw palmetto or other complementary medicines for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Enlarged Prostate Treatment ( 3 ): Traditional Treatment

The traditiona treatments of enlarged prostate include watchful waiting, 5α-reductase inhibitors, alpha blockers, surgery, or comprehensive use of the above-mentioned treatments. How to choose the suitable treatment, it depends on the degree of prostate enlargement. At the same time, it would be better to consider the patient's age, physical fitness, and respect his choice. As these treatments may have serious side effects, such as lower sex drive, cause erectile dysfunction,not ejaculate,and incontinence, etc., the patient needs to find the balance between efficacy and life quality when he chooses a treatment.

The Best Treatment of Enlarged Prostate

3D Treatment is a non-surgical method that is not harmful, has no side effects, no secondary consequences and cures the various types of an enlarged prostate completely . After the causative pathogens and pathogenic cells have been eradicated, and the blockages and toxic substances have been cleared, the enlarged prostate shrinks significantly and returns to normal, and the patient's symptoms and body condition usually improve significantly overtime as the body heals itself. The prostate's blood circulation and endocrine secretion levels tend to return to normal. 3D Treatment does not need to be long term treatment and is by far the best, it is the best treatment for an enlarged prostate.