Prostate problems in different age groups

The prostatic diseases can be grouped into infection and enlargement which can also be cancerous. Although infections of the prostate occur in the younger age group the enlargement typically starts after the age of 45 years.

 

 

Common symptoms of prostatic diseases are :

• Frequent urination, stop and start type of urination
• Poor flow of urine, feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder
• Getting up several times in the night to pass urine
• Burning in urine
• Painful ejaculation
• Blood in urine
• Decreased sexual drive

 

Diagnosis

Prostatic problems can be diagnosed on the basis of symptoms, Ultrasound and Physical examination.

 

Investigatons

• Ultrasound
• Urine analysis
• A simple blood test like Prostatic specific antigen can detect prostate cancer

 

Treatment

Treatment of prostatic problem depends upon its cause