The Prostate

About half the population has a prostate gland but how many people actually know what it is? What it does? And what conditions can affect the prostate?

The prostate is found in all males in the mammal category of the animal world, including humans. It makes up a part of the reproductive system of the male and is an exocrine gland, this means it secretes the fluid it makes into ducts. The prostates function in life is to produce, store and secrete a clear fluid during moments of orgasm; this fluid helps carry the sperm out of the body and makes up about one third of the volume expelled during ejaculation.

The prostate is located at the outlet of the bladder and surrounds the urethra (tube your urines passes through); it also sits against the outer wall of the rectum.

Disorders associated with the prostate

Amyloid

Normally affecting men who are more senior in age, Amyloid (known as Corpora amylacea) is a dense collection of calcified protein based matter that collects in the prostates ducts making it difficult for the prostate to release fluid.

This condition can also mean there are other underlying issues in the prostate region.

Prostatitis

Prostatitis is a build up of inflammation in the prostate, over time the inflammation can make the prostate swell in size causing the tubes carrying urine to become blocked making it difficult and painful to urinate, if urination is possible at all.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Similar to Prostatis, Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the name given to a condition where the prostate becomes enlarged, this is not caused by inflammation but can be a natural occurrence over time and mainly affects the older male population.

This condition can block the urinary tubes or stop urination being possible all together.

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most dangerous of all prostate problems and is the most common cancer affecting older men. Prostate cancer is also a condition that can kill quite easily; this is because the cancerous cells flourish and multiple out of control, moving into other part of the body like the bones and nearby internal tissue.

The most common symptoms associated with prostate cancer are that it can cause pain in the lower abdominal region during urination, difficulty urinating and cause a lack of ability to gain an erection. There are many other symptoms involved with prostate cancer, but these are more subtle.

Summary

It is commonly suggested that men who are more senior in age should have regular rectal exams from their doctor so the prostate can be checked; this is because as mentioned earlier, the prostate sits against the outer wall of the rectum.

For those who are younger in age it is important that they are educated about the affects the prostate has on the body and the conditions it can become affected by. If we can educate the younger generation it will mean that greater emphasis is given to finding a cure and make it easier for men to stop suffering in silence.

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Bph Prescriptions
• Treatment Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Corpora Amylacea -- What Is This Prostate Problem?
• Diagnosing Prostate Cancer
• Diagnosis Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
• The Different Types Of Prostate Problem Diagnosis
• Disorders Of The Prostate
• Do You Have Prostate Cancer? You Are Not Alone!
• Fats, Red Meat, And Prostate Cancer
• Problems Of The Prostate Gland
• Good Nutrition And Prostate Cancer
• How Prostate Surgery Affects Sexual Function
• Are Prostate Problems Part Of Aging?
• New Hope For Men With Prostate Cancer
• Prostate Cancer Treatment
• Prostate Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Functions Of The Prostate Gland
• Prostate Inflammation Or Prostatitis
• Prostate Problems And The Risk Factors
• Prostate Problems And Their Psychology
• Prostate Problems Unveiled
• Prostate Problems
• General Prostate Problems, Symptoms, And Treatment
• Prostatitis: Another Prostate Disorder
• Risk Factors For Developing Prostate Cancer
• Sources Of Support For Prostate Cancer Patients And Their Families
• Surgery To Correct Prostate Problems
• Surgical Treatment For An Enlarged Prostate
• Symptoms Of An Enlarged Prostate
• Testing For Prostate Problems
• The Different Types Of Hormone Therapy
• The First Step In Diagnosing Prostate Problems
• The Life Cycle Of A Prostate Problem
• The Most Radical Treatment Of Prostate Disease
• The Prostate And Its Effects On Male Life
• The Prostate And Its Foe
• The Prostate Epidemic
• The Prostate Specific Antigen Test: How Does It Work?
• The Prostate: What Is It, Where Is It Found, And What Is Its Function?
• The Prostate
• There Are Limits To The Psa Test!
• Three Common Prostate Disorders
• Treating Prostate Cancer With Hormone Therapy
• Treatment For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Treatments For Prostate Cancer
• Understanding Staging And Grades Of Prostate Cancer
• What Can You Expect After Prostate Surgery?
• What Is Bph And What Are Its Symptoms?