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By: Julian Mayr
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A growing prostate affects almost every man as he gets older - even royals are not immune.
These symptoms are a sign of prostate enlargement.
Frankfurt – First the princess, now the king.
After Kate Middleton (42) had to undergo an operation at the beginning of the year, King Charles III is now also landing.
in a hospital in Scotland.
The 75-year-old leader was unable to avoid an operation due to a prostate problem.
“Like thousands of men every year, the King sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
By going public, Charles reportedly wanted to draw attention to the topic, which is often treated as taboo.
The NHS recorded eleven times more inquiries than usual on its enlarged prostate information page.
The word “prostate” was searched 13 times more often on Google and the term “benign prostate enlargement” was searched 50 times more often, The
Sun
newspaper reported on Friday.
Some signs indicate prostate enlargement in men.
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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.
An enlarged prostate, also known as the prostate gland, can have unpleasant consequences, but can be easily treated, especially if detected early.
There are some signs and symptoms that suggest prostatic hyperplasia.
Risk factors for (benign) prostate enlargement
Increasing age is probably the most important factor for prostate enlargement.
In addition, sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen, an unhealthy diet and obesity as well as an unhealthy lifestyle also seem to have an impact on prostate disease.
In addition, hereditary factors are also likely to play a role in whether, when and to what extent and with what consequences the prostate enlarges.
Source: Prostate Help Germany
In young people, the prostate usually reaches the size of a walnut.
However, with increasing age, the prostate gland increases in volume.
“From the age of 40, the risk of prostate enlargement increases significantly.
The size and severity of the symptoms vary greatly between those affected,” explains Wolfram Werner, chief physician for urology at the Helios Vogtlang Clinic in Plauen, in the
Helios health magazine
.
These are symptoms of an enlarged prostate
A benign disease of the prostate remains undetected for a long time until the first symptoms become noticeable.
Typical signs of prostatic hyperplasia include frequent urination, especially at night, and heavier urination.
At the same time, those affected have problems urinating.
The reason for this is the enlarged gland that surrounds the urethra and gradually narrows it, as Prostate Help Germany describes.
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Warning signs for an enlarged prostate at a glance
Frequent and stronger urge to urinate that cannot be postponed
Frequent urge to urinate at night
Frequent (nighttime) urination
Longer time for urination to begin
Weaker and/or interrupted urine stream
Overall, urination takes longer than before
Dripping of urine after urination
Bladder does not feel properly emptied (residual urine in bladder)
Uncontrolled urination or incontinence
Sources: Helios health magazine, Pharmacies Umschau, Prostate Help Germany
On the one hand, it takes longer for urination to begin when you go to the toilet.
On the other hand, the pressure of the urinary stream is weaker and urination generally takes longer.
After stopping urination, those affected may experience dripping urine and the feeling that their bladder has not been emptied properly.
It may also happen that several attempts are necessary to empty the bladder.
Difficulty urinating is not always a sign of prostate enlargement
Difficulty urinating can be an indication of an enlarged prostate.
However, there can also be other causes behind peeing problems, some of which are age-related.
Therefore, it is only possible to detect prostatic hyperplasia with relative certainty after a medical diagnosis.
Before those affected begin treatment, it must be clarified whether the symptoms are due to malignant changes.
The signs of prostate cancer partly coincide with the symptoms of prostate enlargement.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editorial team cannot answer individual questions about medical conditions.
If detected early, any tumor diseases of the prostate can also be easily treated.
Standardized questionnaires can also help doctors with the diagnosis.
The American Urological Association's questionnaire determines the so-called International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), which records the extent of symptoms and the consequences for the quality of life of those affected.
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