What it mean to have an enlarged prostate

What does an enlarged prostate mean?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enlarged_pr… has a good article that has lots of detail. The short answer is that the Prostate is a gland that diverts the flow of fluids to the penis that says whether you would go pee or ejaculate (you can’t d…

Does an enlarged prostate mean cancer?

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Most men who have a prostate problem do not have cancer. Cancer does occur in the prostate gland and is more common as men age. It is important for your doctor to check your prostate gland for enlargement or abnormalities, particularly as y…

What does it mean if I have an enlarged prostate?

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An enlarged prostate is the result of prostate cells dividing too rapidly, causing the prostate to swell.

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Does having an enlarged prostate mean you have cancer?

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A: No, could be infected. Consult a doctor

What does an enlarged prostate mean?

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A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enlarged_prostate has a good article that has lots of detail.The short answer is that the Prostate is a gland that diverts the flow of fluids to the penis that says whether you would go pee or ejaculate (you can’t do both at the same time). When it’s enlarged/inflamed, it makes it tougher to get fluid through it and it doesn’t respond as well to shutting off the fluids from one side or the other.It most commonly can cause problems like frequent urination, trouble stopping/starting, painful urination, and many other possibilities. An enlarged Prostate could also be a sign of other more serious ailments (including, but not necessarily cancer). If you have an enlarged Prostate or think you do, I would definitely recommend consulting a good physician to find out what you need to do. Personally, I would recommend consulting a natural physician because there are a lot of non-invasive and minimal invasive options available that many “main-stream doctors” don’t use. Good luck and I hope I helped!

Enlarged Prostate what else besides cancer can it mean?

Q: My brother in law has been having alot of pain in his abdomen and the doctor ordered CAT scans on thursday. We just got the results (by phone so they didnt go into any detail) and they said he had an enlarged prostate. So I know guys can get prostate cancer and one of the signs is enlarged prostate. What other things can an enlarged prostate mean?

A: An enlarged prostate might just mean Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy(BPH). Many men get it. I causes problems urinating, frequent urination, waking up at night to pee a lot. But it is actualy not that big of a deal. It does not lead to cancer and unless it is blocking his urinary outflow it can be easily treated by medication. If the prostate did enlarge to the point where it cant be medically treated it can be removed.