The Importance of Prostate Health
Prostate problem is a very common condition as men age, and prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. According to statistics, 1 in 8 men get prostate cancer in a lifetime. So, every man should take good care of prostate health.
Symptoms of enlarged prostate:
- Painful urination
- Trouble urinating
- Increased frequency of nocturia
- Decreased force in the stream of urine
- Frequent urination
- Difficulty starting to urinate
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is the enlargement of the prostate. Enlarged prostate causes compression and pressure towards the urethra, causing discomfort during urination. Studies have shown that over 50% of men over the age of 40 are facing prostate enlargement problem. Protect your prostate health by maintaining healthy lifestyle habits before it's too late.
Tips to protect prostate health:
- Prolonged sitting
Sitting for long periods of time can cause pressure on the prostate, which can affect prostate health. - Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption
Tobacco and alcohol could lead to the dilation of blood vessels, which can cause the prostate enlargement. - Don't ignore the urge to urinate
Holding your urine for too long can lead to pressure, congestion, and swelling of the prostate gland over time, which could lead to prostatitis. - Reduce spicy food
Spicy food is highly irritating, which can affect the prostate health and leads to the urethra compression.
