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Prostate gland enlargement Benign prostatic hyperplasia also called prostate gland enlargement. This is commonly seen in men when they get older. An enlarged prostate gland causes uncomfortable urinary symptoms, include blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder . It may also cause bladder , urinary tract or kidney problems . There are many effective treatments for prostate gland enlargement; this may include medications, minimally invasive therapies, and surgery. For better treatment, your doctor will consider the symptoms and size of the prostate. Causes of prostate gland enlargement The prostate gland is located beneath your bladder . The tube that transports urine from the bladder out of your penis passes through the center of the prostate. When the prostate enlarges, this can block urine flow. Most men have continuous growth of the prostate throughout life. In many men, this continued growth enlarges the prostate enough to cause urinary symptoms or to signifi...

PROSTATE CANCER What is Prostate Cancer?   The prostate is a small gland, about the size of a walnut, just below the bladder in Men. It produces a thick, white fluid that mixes with sperm to make semen.  What is Cancer? Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not die and instead grow out of control, forming new, abnormal cells. These extra cells may form a mass of tissue, called a tumor.  What are the causes of prostate cancer? Researchers do not know exactly what causes prostate cancer. But they have found some risk factors like change in the DNA, Inflammation of the Prostate Gland, Exposure to radiation, etc. Who is at risk of prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in Indian men. Your risk of developing Prostate Cancer increases with: ·        Age above 60 years. · ...