02/07/2024
Still on the prostate health;
Risk Factors:
1. Age: Risk increases after 45 years of age
2. Family History: Having a family history of prostate cancer or BPH
3. Race: African men are at higher risk
4. Diet: High-fat diet, low consumption of fruits and vegetables
5. Lifestyle: Sedentary lifestyle, obesity
Prevention and Early Detection:
1. Regular Check-ups: Annual physical exams and digital re**al exams (DRE)
2. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: Blood test to measure prostate-specific antigen levels
3. Healthy Diet: Balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
4. Exercise: Regular physical activity
5. Early Detection: Identifying symptoms and seeking medical attention promptly
Treatment Options:
1. Watchful Waiting: Monitoring BPH or early-stage prostate cancer with regular check-ups
2. Medications: Forever Prostate Care Pack, Alpha-blockers, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, and antibiotics for BPH and prostatitis
3. Surgery: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for BPH, prostatectomy for prostate cancer
4. Radiation Therapy: External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) or brachytherapy for prostate cancer
