Sunday 21 October 2012

Caring for Prostate Health

The prostate gland, as a part of the male reproductive system, plays an essential role in the normal function of the male fertility. This gland that's situated just beneath the bladder of males is crucial in ensuring healthy sperm cells for an optimum fertility condition. With its milky, white secretions, this gland acts as a buffer, neutralizing the detrimental acidic environment of the uterus for fertilization to commence. Furthermore, this gland also produces a particular enzyme called prostatic specific antigen (PSA), which is used as an indicator in diagnosis possible prostate health problems, including prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia, where the prostate goes through an abnormal tissue growth.
 
As prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer continue to affect more males nowadays; the concerned fraction of the male society has become more vigilant in observing the various signs and symptoms that may point out prostate problems. Among the most common prostate symptoms every male should watch out for would include pain along the genital, the secretion of bloody semen and urine, and the flow of a weak urine stream. If these symptoms become evident, it would be wise to immediately seek for medical assistance, for these symptoms may not only mean simple prostate enlargement. Nonetheless, it is still best to have a doctor assess and evaluate your current status to be sure.

As the number of males affected by prostate disorders continues to escalate over the years, the concerned citizens have started to seek for convenient ways to hamper the development of prostate problems, and the ingestion of some "special foods" has become one of the most popular approaches. Among the most common recommended foods that are known to be very beneficial for the prostate would include Saw Palmetto, Nettle, Pygeum, Green tea and Kelp. While Saw Palmetto is used for its shrinking properties, the Nettle is beneficial in bolstering the prostate. Additionally, the catechins found in green tea are considered by many as a "medicine" for prostate problems, just as much as they use Kelp as a supplement to lower the prevalence of prostate problems. Pygeum, on the other hand, has been used for many years for urinary and prostate diseases.

The prostate gland can also go through several deviations that may affect its overall function. Alongside with the inevitable wear-and-tear process that every individual goes through, the exposure of men to the hazardous chemicals from vices like cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol drinking are greatly affecting the total health of the prostate, leading now to health problems. On this light, males are advised to include the following "special" foods in their diet: Saw Palmetto to shrink enlarged prostate, Pygeum for prostate and urinary diseases, Kelp as a supplement to help reduce incidence of prostate problems and green tea for its catechins, which are believed to help treat prostate problems.

Today, prostate cancer can be treated through several modalities, taking into account certain factors that would help ensure a better prognosis in the end. In the case where the tumor is found inside the prostate gland, the employment of radical prostatectomy and the introduction of radiation therapy are most commonly used. Moreover, the use of a yet another treatment method called "watchful waiting" can also be applied. In this said mode of treatment, where the older men would very much benefit from, the tumor is observed and necessary actions are only taken when the abnormal starts enlarging. Furthermore, for less serious scenarios, the use of non-invasive hormone therapy can be utilized.

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