What is involved in having your prostate checked?
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I am glad that you asked this question.\n\nFirst there is a health history survey which the provider asks you questions to see if you are a risk for benign prostatic hypertrophy.  \n\nSecond, there is a blood test called Prostate Specific Antigen test which looks for makers in your blood that elevate if you have prostate cancer.\n\nThird, and this is very important is a direct prostate exam which involves the provider actually feeling your prostate.  He (preferably) inserts his one finger in your anus and feels the size of your prostate and checks for tenderness. \n\nThe PSA should be done annually.  The exam should be done every 5 years after age 45.\n\nI hope this helps.  For information check out webMD.com.
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Go to your GP and explain your problem. If he/she thinks it necessary, you will be referred to a urologist
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depends on what your getting checked for
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check with your doctor.
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talk to a doctor, he/she will take a history and do a physical and then determine if any test need to be done, good luck
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I can assure you that it doesn't stand for 'Bad Prostate!' Blood pressure is the answer you're seeking and in a normal young male it should be less than 120/80 mm. of Hg..
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Have your blood pressure checked.
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Sounds like an enlarged prostate
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The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut.  The problems associated with the swelling of the prostate include pressure on the urinary tract that causes the difficulty of urinating and can press on the bladder causing the need to urinate often.  Sao Palmetto is suppose to be an excellent supplement for prostate growth.
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i think you may have a problem with your prostate?...but i might be wrong..
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the prostate is a walnut sized gland that encircled the urethra, the tube through which urine passes. This gland produces the seminal fluid, it forms most of the ejaculation. They don't know the exact reason, but there is evidence that a high-fat diet may play a role in promoting it's development. Recurring prostate infections and a genetic predisposition to prostate cancer are also possible factors.\nWhen a man reaches middle age, it often starts growing. It appears to be mainly caused by hormonal changes associated with aging.
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Well there are three main reasons for Prostate Enlargement; Prostate Cancer, Prostititis, and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH.)\n\nBPH is the enlargement of the prostate gland, the reason for the enlargement is still unknown.\n\nMost Common BPH Symptoms are:\n* Blood in the urine (i.e., hematuria), caused by straining to void \n*Dribbling after voiding \n*Feeling that the bladder has not emptied completely after urination \n*Frequent urination, particularly at night (i.e., nocturia) \n*Hesitant, interrupted, or weak urine stream caused by decreased force \n*Leakage of urine (i.e., overflow incontinence) \n*Pushing or straining to begin urination \n*Recurrent, sudden, urgent need to urinate \n*localized Pain\n\nThere are many different treatment options depending on the severity. Some are as simple as watching and monitoring the symptoms, Medications, and then there are some surgical procedures.\n\nIf you are having trouble I would suggest consulting a Urologist. BPH commonly affects men 55 years of age or older, however there have been an increased number of cases in younger men.
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Get him checked out by a doctor.
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swollen prostate.  it hits your bladder and gives you the urge, even when it's empty.
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yes masterbating or ejaculation once a day can make keep your prostate healthy by cleaning the pipes.  but dont over do it.  too much masterbation and you can hurt yourself.  if you start to feel sore or raw stop for a few days.
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The prostate in one of several reproductive glands that produce fluids that make up semen.  The prostate fluid is alkaline so it reduces the acidity in the vagina, it contains sugars that provide food energy to the sperm so that they live, it produces a large quantity of fluid so that the sperm will have a liquid to swim in, it has chemicals that activate the sperm so that they begin the swimming motion with their long tails.  When young the prostate is soft and flexible.  It is located at the base of the bladder and it surrounds the urethra.  As you get older the prostate enlarges and also hardens.  When this happens it becomes more difficult to urinate.  When a man goes for a physical from age 30 on the doctor will check his prostate by putting on a rubber glove and inserting his finger in the mans anus.  This is called the digital rectal exam and it is important in keeping track of how the prostate is growing.  It the prostate is to large it could be a sign of prostate cancer.
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Your husband would need to see his urologist to have testing done- his regular doctor can refer one.  There is an over the counter test kit available, but this has proven to be inaccurate and does not give you a set result- only a general idea of whether you are below or above the norm.