Question 1

can i check my own prostrate?

Accepted Answer

Not Easily: Can't say I have much direct experience, but this would probably be an ineffective approach.   Even if you can reach your prostate, you'd have to know what to look for.   Consider leaving this to a professional.

Question 2

does superbata prostrate work?

Accepted Answer

To a degree: Super-beta prostate contains beta-sitosterol, a plant agent that some studies have shown has some beneficial effects on mild-moderate benign prostate enlargement (BPH) & apparently without the side effects of rx meds. Discuss w/ your pcp/urologist if this product may b adequate for your symptoms. Beta-sitosterol also blocks cholesterol from being absorbed from foods; so it can be heart-healthy too.

Question 3

at young age why enlarge prostrate?

Accepted Answer

Prostate Inflamed: Prostate inflammation or infection can happen at any age.  This is not abnormal.

Question 4

when does need to do a prostrate exam?

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: Whenever prostate is the source of symptoms. If a man gets UTI, prostate enlargement is a common cause. For screening of  prostate cancer, it may be around age 50 or five years early than the first degree relative with prostate cancer. It is only done if a person wants it as  diagnosis is made by biopsy after PSA is high.  Persons with ca prostate usually not die due to it. Speak to your doctor.

Question 5

please tell me, could an np perform a physical and prostrate exam?

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Yes: A nurse practitioner is a fully trained provider who can do a complete physical examination, including a prostate exam.

Question 6

causes of prostrate cancer?

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Prostate Cancer: Prostate cancer is associated with genetic risk, family history, race and thought to be more common in persons consuming high fat diets.

Question 7

enlarged prostrate  symptoms?

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Frequent urination: Hi! men typically experience urinary symptoms when the prostate is enlarged.  BPH (benign prostatic hyper trophy) causes increase in urination, incomplete emptying of the bladder, dribbling, leaking, slow stream, hesitation upon starting urine.  There are supplements like saw palmetto and lycopene, as well as prescription meds that can improve symptoms.

Question 8

is prostrate gland dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not generally.: It usually occupies a remote and quiet corner of the body.  It spends its life in silent service occasionally causing nocturnal urinary symptoms in older age. Less commonly it is the source of prostate cancer, but dangerous? I think not.

Question 9

do prostate messages help the prostrate?

Accepted Answer

Prostate Massage: Yes, and no.  It can increase the emptying of the prostate with ejaculation. It can increase the pleasure of the orgasm if your partner is doing this during your sexual play. There is no medical reason not to do it.

Question 10

could a man live without a prostrate gland?

Accepted Answer

Yes absolutely: Many men live just fine w/o their prostate gland as a result of treatment for either benign prostate hyperplasia/hypertrophy or for prostate cancer.

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