Question 1

is hesitancy in urinating while taking cold medicine a sign of prostate problem for a 54 years old male?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Most cold medications have sympathetic action.  This can have an effevt on the bladder and or prostate.

Question 2

what are signs of prostate infection?

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Prostate infection: Signs: fever / chills / back pain along with urinary frequency / urgency and burning with urination.  Some patient will also complain of a discomfort in their perineum (area between scrotum and anus). Testicular/scrotal discomfort has also been described as well.  Urine may be cloudy / dark as well.

Question 3

what are common symptoms of prostate problems?

Accepted Answer

Urinary issues.: The prostate surrounds the outflow of the bladder at the bladder neck. Because of this, symptoms of problems related to the prostate are usually urinary in nature. Enlargement can cause obstruction, characterized by weak or intermittent stream, hesitancy, straining, or incomplete voiding. Infections of the prostate present as urgency, frequency, and pain with urination.

Question 4

does an inactive prostate cause health problems?

Accepted Answer

Prostate: If by "inactive" you mean no ejaculations (by whatever means) then no, there are no health consequences of sexual inactivity.

Question 5

does aging and not enough sex cause prostate problems?

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Yes: Aging affects the prostate in 2 ways: the prostate gets larger with age and older men have a higher incidence of prostate cancer.  Testicular function and primarily testosterone production also decrease with age. Thus sexual function, desire and erectile function tends to decrease with age. This can be made worse if you are a smoker, diabetic or overweight. Patricio gargollo, pediatric urologist, .

Question 6

what prostate problems are caused by overindlugence in sex?

Accepted Answer

Overindulgence eh?: None specifically but it could possibly cause a bacterial infection called prostatiits.  This is painful and takes a while to treat.  You could also have a sexually transmitted disease causing symptoms also.  If you are having problems see your doctor.

Question 7

what to do if am having a prostate problem , at young age !?

Accepted Answer

Relax and ...: The most preliminary evaluation for the prostate  concern consists of detailed Hx focusing on quality, quantity, &amp; sequence of events of all voiding symptoms, DRE(digital rectal exam), &amp; urinalysis with/ without checking postvoid residual urine. The most dreadful part of it is DRE, which should be easy under the experienced finger. As a patient, just flex your hip in 90-degree position and relax.

Question 8

what tests are available for men who have prostate problems?

Accepted Answer

Several: Mostly depends on the kind of problem, but in general urine analysis,  sperm analysis, ultra sound of the prostate, biopsy, sometime giving a med can be a test as well as a potential help. Please understand these tests are only done when indicated!

Question 9

hi can i get a dr that can book me in for prostate problems ?

Accepted Answer

Try looking online: Years ago, listings were available only in printed form. By the turn of the century, lists had become available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. County medical societies or other local medical societies, hospitals, and insurance companies usually list doctors by name, specialty, insurance plans, and location. Look for Primary Care and for Urology doctors.

Question 10

what are the nhs obliged to test someone who feels they have prostate problems?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: About the rules of NHS, but if you think you have urinary issues or you have a first degree male relative ie father or brother with prostate cancer then your physician would seriously consider testing your prostate sooner than later.

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