11/12/2012
Difficulty starting to urinate - requires some straining to get the urine flowing. The bladder doesn't empty properly and some urine stays behind and this causes a sensation of incomplete emptying.
Decrease in the size and flow of urine:
· normal outflow of urine is 20 ml per second
· in mild BPH the peak flow is 15 - 20 ml per second
· in moderate BPH the rate drops to 10-15 ml per second
· in severe BPH it drops to below 10 ml per second
Discomfort passing urine - pain can be felt over the entire bladder during urination
A**l area pain can occur after ej*******on
Dribbling after urination
Nocturnal urination - the need to get up during the night to pass urine
Frequency of urination - the frequent need to pass urine
Urgency of urination - the need to go immediately
Urinary system infections due to poor flushing of the bladder.
Along with similar symptoms to those above, in the case of acute inflammation there can also be blood in the urine. Always consult a health professional if you detect or suspect there is any blood in your urine.
The first sign that something is amiss is urinary hesitation and what once happened effortlessly seems to require a few moments or minutes of straining to get started. A chronic sensation of pressure or urgency may develop and over time it may become difficult to fully empty the bladder. This means that there is an increased risk of the development of a bladder infection, as well as restless nights with frequent trips to the bathroom. In severe cases the urine can back up into the kidneys and damage them.
What can you do to treat prostatic enlargement?
There is much that you can do to treat prostatic enlargement. The first change needs to be directed toward improving your diet. The diet needs to:
place an emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables which contain a lot of fibre.
reduce all refined flours, sugars and fatty food, as well as all dairy products.
avoid caffeinated beverages and alcohol.
Use a good multivitamin and mineral supplement. Omega 3 supplements will also assist. The supplements that I recommend are able to improve the testosterone level by decreasing the rate at which it is broken down. As well as vital nutrients such as zinc it also contains herbs known to assist the prostate gland including saw palmetto.
If you have problems with your cholesterol level then you need to deal with this, for the sake of general wellbeing as well as your prostate. However, don't use statins! Use natural herbs and nutrients.
It is also advisable to take action to reduce the level of toxins that you have accumulated throughout your body. The place to start this is through safe and proper colon cleansing (not the nonsense widely promoted as colon cleansing). In addition, exercises, in particular yoga or similar exercises which involve the hip and sacral area of the body, will assist by increasing the circulation of blood and energy to the pelvic area.
An enlarged prostate can cause many uncomfortable and potentially serious problems. However, it is not a condition that you need to 'put up with.' There are many things that you can do to both prevent and treat prostate enlargement. Improved nutrition and dietary changes, herbs such as saw palmetto, elimination and reduced intake of toxins, and exercise can all assist.
