Question 1

can an enlarged prostate cause e.d?

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Unlikely : In general, prostatic enlargement is unrelated to erectile dysfunction.  The only connection is that the incidence of both increase with age.

Question 2

why the prostate grows?

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Prostate: I don't know why the prostate grows but I do know that you need a referral to a Urologist for evaluation and management.

Question 3

what makes a prostate hurt?

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Lots of things: Infection of the prostate, prostatitis is the most common.  See your provider for an exam and urine sample.

Question 4

why is the prostate removed?

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Prostatectomy: Prostate is removed because of
benign prostate hyperplasia causing urinary obstruction to relieve obstruction
carcinoma of prostate in some cases.

Question 5

how big is my prostate at 19?

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Your age: Your age is a rough estimate, although it probably overestimates the size. So, maybe 19 cc.

Question 6

what can cause prostate pain?

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Here are some ...: The fundamental cause is irritation to the nerve endings near, on, or inside the prostate by inflammation - infection, or by referring pain from the disorders of regional muscles, joints, and nerves so leading to the puzzles and debates on CP / CPPS as acronyms of chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome. More? Ask treating urologist timely.

Question 7

is chocolate bad for prostate?

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Looking for evidence: Looking for evidence that chocolate is bad for the prostate, but only came across online sites saying that in younger men, drinking alcohol or consuming too much caffeine (especially coffee) can irritate the prostate and cause frequent urination (so, eliminating them from the diet may decrease prostatitis symptoms). Chocolate has caffeine. Other reported irritants include tobacco and spicy foods.

Question 8

what food irritates the prostate?

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Several: Alcohol is a known irritant.  Also caffeine, fried foods, and spicy foods -- especially those with peppers.

Question 9

what is a s a connected to prostate?

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Anesthesiology use: Asa classification is use by anesthesiologists to grade general medical status of a patient. I.E asa 1 = perfectly healthy, asa 2 = 1 or 2 non serious co-morbidities which should be noted, but should not interfere with adminstration of anesthesia. Asa3 = serious co-morbidities such as hemophilia, recent heart attack etc. Which may seriously affect patient during anesthesia +/or surgery.

Question 10

what does a spongy prostate indicate?

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Spongy prostate.: It means early stages of enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hypertrophy, with prostatitis.

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