Pump Up Your Knowledge About Prostate Health

PUMP UP YOUR KNOVWLEDGE ABOUT PROSTATE HEALTH PROSTATE GLAND 101 This small gland located under the bladder is about the size of a walnut. It's responsible for producing semen. Prostate problems affect urinary and sexual health. Problems are most common in men over age 50. 3 COMMON PROSTATE CONDITIONS 1. BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA Also called BPH or enlarged prostate Occurs in about 75% of men over age 6O SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: Increased urination at night Urinary incontinence Difficulty urinating TREATMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE: Watchful waiting-monitoring the condition without any other treatment Medications-alpha blockers or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors TUNA-transurethral radiofrequency needle ablation Surgery 2. PROSTATITIS Inflammation or infection of the prostate CAUSES INCLUDE: STDS Urinary infections SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: Burning during urination or ejaculation Difficult urination Perineum pain TREATMENTS DEPEND ON THE UNDERLYING CAUSE Treating the cause should resolve the prostatitis 3. PROSTATE CANCER The second most common form of cancer in men SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: Lump on the prostate, discovered during a rectal exam Blood in urine or semen Difficult urination Increased urination TREATMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE: Surgery Radiation Chemotherapy Hormone therapy GOOD PROSTATE HEALTH IS WITHIN REACH Limit red meat and high-fat dairy. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Don't smoke. Exercise regularly. Talk to your physician about prostate screening tests. PROVIDED BY: RIVERSIDE Community Hospital Leading with Innovation and Serving with Compassion RIVERSIDECOMMUNITYHOSPITAL.COM SOURCES: Healthline.com/health-slideshow/9-tips-to-prevent-prostate-cancer#11 Health.harvard.edu/topics/prostate-health-and-disease Medicinenet.com/prostate_problem_warning_signs/article.htm Webmd.com/men/prostate-enlargement-bph/features/enlarged- prostate-bph-complex-problem#1 Webmd.com/men/guide/prostate-problems#1