Prostate enlargement

Prostate is walnut sized gland that wraps around the tube that carries urine from the bladder. Prostate is a part of the male reproductive system. It secretes fluid that nourishes and protect the sperm. The fluid excreted by the prostate makes up about one-third of the of the semen by volume. It contains various enzymes, zinc and citric acid.

More than half the men over 70 have a benign growth in the prostrate or enlargement of the prostate. Frequent urination,dribing or leaking urine may indicate a prostrate problem. Growing prostrate can also indicate a prostrate cancer. Initially a doctor may do a digital rectal examination to find any hard lumps that may be indicative of a cancer. Ultra sound machines are also used to image the prostrate and assess its actual size. Prostate specific antigen blood test will also reveal suspected prostrate cancer.

Measuring the flow of urine may reveal a prostate problem. Cysytoscopy is another method of diagnosing a prostate problem. A thin tube with a lens is inserted into the bladder through urethra. The doctor looks at the prostate through this lens to ascertain any problem.

New drugs are available to shrink or relax the prostate to keep it from blocking the bladder opening. A controlled laser beam inside the prostate can be used to destroy excess prostate tissue interfering with the exit of urine from the body. An incision may be made in the urethra to widen it to allow urine to be passed easily. Trans-urethral microwave thermotherapy may be used to destroy prostate tissues. Electromagnetically generated heat by using a needle-like device in the urethra may be used to destroy excess prostate tissue.

For prostate enlargement exercise the pelvic muscles to strengthen them. Aerobic exercise also will also help. Some people take Epsom salt bath to cure prostate enlargement. This done by alternating hot and cold baths 2 or more times a day and for two or three days a week. In Europe people used stinging nettle root to treat prostate enlargement. Apple cider vinegar is also consumed to alleviate the symptoms of prostate enlargement. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Ayurveda recommends consuming squashes that are white inside. Asparagus and daikon are good. Including black pepper, long pepper and ginger is advised.