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Prostatic adenoma, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, consists in enlargement in the transition zone of the prostate, which envelops the urethra. The prostate gland, pressing on it, makes it difficult to urinate, so visits to the toilet are more frequent, both at night and during the day, and less urine is passed each time.
The prostate is a small organ located under the bladder, around the urethra. Signs of an enlarged prostate are difficulty urinating.
Symptoms of prostate adenoma
The symptoms of an enlarged prostate develop during three stages.
- In the first, several urinations occur during the night and during the day, but it is still possible to completely empty the bladder. The emptying process takes longer because the jet is thin.
- Then the inflammation of the bladder appears, visits to the toilet occur more often. The infection is accompanied by pain when emptying the bladder.
- At the last stage, secondary infections occur. There is a risk of urolithiasis, renal failure and uremia. The latter directly threatens life, the level of urea in the blood increases.
This is because the residual urine results in self-intoxication of the body. Urolithiasis is a disease that can completely block the flow of urine, and also lead to atrophy of the renal parenchyma and kidney failure.
The culprit of an enlarged prostate is the DHT hormone. It is produced as a result of biochemical transformations of cholesterol. According to the announcement of the World Health Organization, adenoma is diagnosed in the majority of men over 80 years of age and in every other man over 50 years of age.
Treatment – the sooner, the easier you will deal with the adenoma!
Treatment will be easier the sooner we start it. Your urologist will probably prescribe tablets. Before that, a transrectal examination, ultrasound of the prostate and so-called PSA test, consisting in the marking of tumor markers.
Nevertheless, it is worth trying home remedies to reduce the nuisance of prostate enlargement. Herbal supplements or infusions will contribute to the inhibition of the BHP hormone and improve the work of the prostate gland.
- Fire willowherb supports the treatment of urethritis, as well as secondary cystitis.
- Saw palmetto is recommended to reduce growth and thus facilitate the flow of urine.
- Nettle has diuretic properties.
Herbs are also worth using because they do not weaken libido during treatment.
The urologist prescribes surgical treatment of the prostate only when other methods prove ineffective. Hormonal drugs are sometimes prescribed that can stop or even reverse growth by up to 20 percent. Unfortunately, they often have a negative impact on sex life, as they impair erection and weaken libido. Relaxation of the smooth muscles of the lower urinary tract as a result of the use of alpha blockers is a good solution. In this case, we do not have to worry about sexual dysfunction, but blood pressure drops and dizziness are possible.