Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

As men get older most of the time the prostate gets bigger. Statisically speaking by the time a man reaches his 80's he has a 90% probability of having an enlarged prostate.

Let's back up a minute though and discuss what a prosate is, what it does, and where it is located.

What Is It and what does it do?

The prostate is found in males only. The function of this glad is produce an alkaline fluid that makes up to 30% of seminal fluid composition. The purpose of producing this fluid is to counteract the acidity found in a women's vagina so the sperm can survive their trip. (Is nature cool or what?)

Where Is It?

The prostate is located below the bladder and wraps around the urethra (the tube where urine exits in a male)

Prostate Size Range

Pretty much anything you read about involving the prostate will compare it normally to a walnut and when enlarged about the size of a tangerine! Pretty big difference.

So What's The Problem?

The problem is when the prostate is enlarged it pushes against the bladder. This causes a man to feel like he has to go urinate all the time. The pressure from the bladder creates an extremely strong urge to urinate as if the bladder is full when it is not. This creates a lifestyle where the man is constantly running to the bathroom because they feel like they are going to explode.

That Sounds Annoying... What Else?

As the prostate enlarges the urethra becomes more narrow. This requires a man to have to push harder when he does have to go. So imagine feeling like you have to pee, but don't and then when you need to pee it is hard to get out.

How Does This Truly Affect Someone?

Someone with an enlarged prostate will not be sleeping well. They will be getting up to pee several times a night. The narrowing of the urethra causes pain when urinating. Sexual function will decrease as well. So there really is nothing to look forward to once this gets going.

What Can I Do About it?

This is a highly debatable question. There is conflicting information over the years in even some double blind studies as to what is effective and what is not. There are many FDA approved drugs on the market, but the problem with these is there are always side effects. It almost makes it look like getting FDA approval guarantees new complications in one's life.

Do your research and at a minimum find something natural and if possible organic.

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