PROSTATE - A concern for all men above fifty.

Men’s Health Month

The month of June is marked by the International community as a time that calls to mind issues pertaining men’s health. 

The first thought that springs to mind in this regard is the PROSTATE. 

Prostate is a gland that makes semen, the fluid that contains sperm. The prostate surrounds the tube that carries urine away from the bladder and out of the body. 

Although it is common for men above 50 to have some enlargement, it can cause some problems if it gets too large.

There are three different ways in which the prostate could be affected:

• Prostatitis - an infection usually caused by bacteria
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH - an enlarged prostate, which may cause dribbling after urination or a need to go often, especially at night
• Prostate cancer - a common cancer that responds best to treatment when detected early

It is important that men above 50 get their Prostate checked. Timely medical advice, if sought periodically will help us make an educated decisions about health care.