The prostate gland is very an important part of the male reproductive system. The prostate creates a fluid that mixes with sperm and other fluids during ejaculation. These fluids nourish and transport sperm during the process of semen ejaculation moment sexual excitement.
Prostate Enlargement is common as a man ages and matures. A normal gland is around the size of a walnut. Medical doctors call this condition of enlarged prostate benign prostatic hyperplasia (or simply BPH).
As the prostate enlarges, the layer of tissue surrounding it stops it from expanding, causing the prostate gland to press inward against the urethra and restricting the flow, narrowing the space for urine to pass. The bladder starts to contract even when it contains small amounts of urine, causing more frequent urination by the male as the bladder wall also becomes thicker and irritable. The bladder weakens and loses the ability to completely empty itself and urine remains in the bladder.
The symptoms of an enlarged prostate can vary, but the most common ones involve changes or problems with urination, such as a hesitant, interrupted, weak stream, urgency and leaking or dribbling, more frequent urination, especially at night. Men who have symptoms of prostate obstruction are much more likely to develop chronic kidney disease. These are troubling and dangerous problems if not found and corrected in time. A doctor can determine an enlarged prostate during the dreaded finger prostate exam.
