02/07/2021
After the age of 40, for reasons that may be hormonal, the prostate gland begins to enlarge. From 20 grams it may grow almost 100 grams. As it enlarges, it squeezes the urethra and the man begins to notice changes in the past way he urinates.
His urine system is weak, cannot travel a long distance and sometimes it may come straight down his legs.
TERMINAL DRIPPING
The man begins to notice that after urinating urine still drop in his pants.
HESITANCY
At this point you wait longer for the urine flow to start. The are two valves that must open for you to urinate- the internal and external sphincter. Both open but because of obstruction in the urthera, you wait longer for the flow to start.
INCOMPLETE EMPTYING
You have this feeling immediately after urinating that there is still something left.
As all these things happen, the bladder begins to work harder to compensate for the obstruction in the urethra. The frequency of the urination goes up. Urgency sets in. Sometimes you have to practical run into the toilet. Nocturia also becomes common. You have to wake up more than 2 times at night to urinate.
Stored urine gets infected and there may be burning sensation while urinating.
Stored urine forms crystals. Crystals come together to form stone either in the bladder or the kidney. Stones may block the urethra.
Chronic urinary retention sets in. The bladder stores more and more urine. The size of the bladder is 40-60cl. A bottle of coke is 50cl. As the bladder stores more urine it can enlarge up to 300cl. An overfilled bladder, may leak and leads to wetting/ urinary incontinence. Also the volume may put pressure to the kidney which may lead to kidney damage.
What may bring a man to the hospital is acute urinary retention. He wakes up one day and is not able to pass urine.
Everything described is associated with prostate enlargement, and technically called prostate hyperplasia.
There are other disease of the prostate like:
1. Prostatitis - Inflammation of the prostate.
2. Prostate Cancer - cancer of the prostate gland.
There is a lifestyle change that can help a man after 40, to maintain optimum prostate health.
NUTRITION
Look at what you eat. 33% of all cancers, according to the US National Cancer Institute is related to what we eat.
Read meat everyday triples chances of prostate cancer. Milk everyday doubles your risk. Not taking fruits/Vegetables everyday quadraples your risk.
Zinc is the most essential element for male s*xuality and fertility.
Men need more zinc than women. Everytime a man ej******es he loses 15mg of zinc. Zinc is also important for alcohol metabolism.
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
As a man begins to have urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement, it is important the look at alcohol consumption.
More fluids means more work for the prostate.
EXERCISE
It helps to build the muscle tone. Every man should exercise. Men over 40, should avoid high exercise like jogging. It puts pressure on the knees. Cycling is bad news for the prostate. Recommended is brisk walking.
SITTING
When we sit two thirds of our weight rests on the pelvic bone. Men who sit longer are more prone to prostate symptoms. Do not sit for long hours. Walk around as often as you can. Sit on comfortable chairs. Recommended a divided saddle chair if you must sit for long hours.
DRESSING
Men should avoid tight underwear. It impacts circulation around the groin and heats it up
a bit. While the psychological temperature is 37 degrees, the groin has an optimal temperature of about 33 degrees. Wear breathable clothing.
SMOKING
Avoid smoking. It affects blood vessels and impact circulation around the groin.
S*X
Regular s*x is good for the prostate.
Celibates are more prone to prostate illness, it is not a biological adaption.
Prostate gland is designed to empty its contents regularly. Science has proven that regular s*x can reduce the risk of the prostate. Therefore, a man should ej*****te up to 21 times in a month.
Prostatrelax Capsules
- Prevents prostate enlargement.
- It kills bacteria hence prevent urinary tract infections.
- Alleviate pain or stiffness in the lower back, hip and upper thighs.
- Good for strong and harder erections.
- Good for male potence.