Question 1

what is the normal size of the prostate?

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Here are some ...: Its "normal" size of adult men of 20-35 is around 20-30 cc. As men age, its size may increase with widely variable pace and degree. And its enlarged size is not always linearly related with heir degree in slowing urine flow. Not infrequently, some men still voids well with good urine flow and emptying bladder even though their prostate has grown to 35-150 cc or bigger. In my view, that size coould

Question 2

what is the normal range for prostate in men, my age is 36?

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Screening: Screening for prostate cancer generally starts at age 45-50 unless there is a family history of prostate cancer at which point one should start between ages 40-45.

Question 3

should i be worried if my prostate is twice the normal size?

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No: Having an enlarged prostate is normal in the aging male patient. A males get older, the enlarged prostate will continue to become larger. The prostate can become 2 to 3 times the normal size and still be benign. This can lead to urinary symptoms which may be bothersome. A routine physical examination and blood test can detect if cancer is present.

Question 4

prostate three times bigger than normal. what would cause this?

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Genes: It is genetic.  Large prostate glands tend to run in families. Symptoms of BPH are common in families.  This is one you can actually blame on someone else.

Question 5

should i be concerned if my prostate is 10 times larger than normal?

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Possibly: This is usually a normal process that occurs as a man ages. It can be a normal process or signify some type of problem. An office evaluation is recommended to include a digital rectal examination, blood test, and urinalysis will likely identify the cause of the problem, if present.

Question 6

how is an enlarged prostate normally treated?

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TherayRadiation,chem: Radiation or excision.

Question 7

is it normal to be afraid of a prostate exam?

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Yes: Most men are a little anxious about having a prostate exam. It consists of the physician placing the index finger into the rectum to feel the prostate to assess for size, consistency, and nodules. This digital examination and a blood test called psa are screening tests employed to help detect prostate cancer.

Question 8

what to do about prostate enlarged in size with normal echotexture?

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Here are some ...: Normal tissue texture on prostate ultrasound exam usually denotes the presence of benign prostate enlargement, for which no treatment / intervention is required unless the man has slowing urine flow, not emptying well, superimposed UTI, etc. See urologist timely and don't wait until having extreme irritative and obstructive voiding symptoms.

Question 9

could i use a normal household item, or something from the hardware store, to shrink my enlarged prostate?

Accepted Answer

Never: There are no household items you can use to "shrink" the prostate gland. In fact, this would be very dangerous and can cause permanent damage. It is only treated with prescribed medications or surgery depending on the symptoms. See a urologist if you have difficulty with urination.

Question 10

is it normal for the symptoms of prostate infections to come and go?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is the nature of chronic prostatitis - symptoms may come and go with flare ups.

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