King Charles needs surgery: symptoms and warning signs of an enlarged prostate. The 75-year-old leader was unable to avoid an operation due to a prostate problem.
An enlarged prostate, also known as the prostate gland, can have unpleasant consequences, but can be easily treated, especially if detected early. The risk of prostate enlargement increases significantly after the age of 40. A benign enlargement of the prostate (prostatic hyperplasia) actually affects almost all men aged 75 and over, as the Apotheker Umschau writes.