Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition whereby the male prostate slowly enlarges. This is a process that naturally occurs in men as they age but, can become a problem once the prostate reaches a size whereby it pushes against the urethral canal causing partial (and in some cases complete) obstruction of the urethra.These conditions can
Prostatitis is swelling and inflammation of the prostate gland. It can affect men of all ages and may account for up to 25% of all office visits involving complaints surrounding the genital and urinary systems for young and middle aged men. Prostatitis can result from different causes including: Bacterial infection Inflammation An immune disorder An
Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer accounts for more than 16% of cancer cases worldwide and is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Many men have and live with prostate cancer without any negative incedence. The exact causes of prostate cancer are unknown. However, research indicates some of the contributing factors include: Testosterone levels,age,
