04/12/2022
According to Mayo Clinic, the male-related disease called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with the acronym of BPH is an age-associated prostate gland enlargement that can cause urination difficulty. It has been reported to affect more than 1.5 million cases per year in Nigeria.
Roughly 50 percent of men over the age of 50 have an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Trusted Source. By the age of 80, nearly 90 percent of men will live with BPH.
This type of prostate enlargement is not considered a precursor to prostate cancer. With this condition, the urinary stream may be weak or stop and start. In some cases, it can lead to infection, bladder stones and reduced kidney function.
When it comes to prostate problems, men experience various conditions of an unhealthy prostate. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer, and it ranks fifth as a cause of mortality among men globally and is the leading cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. The third prostate problem that men experience is Prostatitis which occurs when the prostate is infected.
Treatments include medication that relaxes the bladder or shrinks the prostate, surgery and minimally invasive surgery. It is treatable by a medical professional but requires a medical diagnosis, lab tests or imaging often required.
If it degenerates to the chronic stage it can last for years or be life long.
How Do you know you have an unhealthy prostate?
The dangerous signs and symptoms of an unhealthy prostate do not all come in one day, in fact the early signs of an enlarged prostate are so subtle that a man may not notice them until his condition is worse.
This is why it is important that the symptoms of an enlarged prostate is taking seriously a treatment commences as soon as possible to avoid complications. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test used primarily to screen for prostate cancer. High levels of PSA may indicate the presence of prostate cancer, an enlarged or inflamed prostate.
Another test that can be done to detect prostate enlargement is the Direct Re**al Exam (DRE).
Here Are 9 Warning signs you better not ignore. 1. Urinating frequently, 2 to 6 times in one night. 2. A feeling that your bladder is never completely empty. 3. A constant feeling of wanting to urinate but you. can not. 4. Embarrassing dripping or leakage of urine. 5. The need to strain when urinating. 6. A weak urinary stream. 7. A sudden urge to urinate. 8. Painful urination. 9. Weak urge and bedroom performance,
Having a swollen prostate is not only painful, it can be embarrassing as well. To make matters worse, the condition can lead to life-threatening complications. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t wait until it worsens.
The piece of good news is that dietary intervention goes a long way towards the treatment of BPH.
Prevention Diet: Foods for an Enlarged Prostate:
These include sesame seeds, salmon, bell peppers, tomatoes, avocados, vegetables and tofu.
Playing diet defense
The good news is that a diet rich in certain vitamins and minerals can keep your prostate healthy and lower your risk for BPH. Being overweight is another risk factor for developing the condition. So making nutritious food choices is also a great way to lower both your weight and your risk.
Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds are rich in zinc. The mineral is essential to the health of the prostate, according to a study in the Indian Journal of UrologyTrusted Source. Men with either BPH or prostate cancer have lower levels of zinc in their bodies, sometimes up to 75 percent lower than those with healthy prostates.
Zinc that comes from food is easier to absorb than zinc supplements. Help your body by snacking on sesame seeds. Almonds, adzuki beans, and pumpkin seeds are also high in zinc.
A study on rats shows that pumpkin seeds may also be beneficial for managing BPH.
Salmon
Obesity may increase your risk for an enlarged prostate, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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