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It is a common phenomenon for men in old age to face problems with the prostate gland, thus causing difficulties during urination. But what are the most common symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and what is its treatment?
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?
The prostate is a small chestnut-shaped gland, measuring 3x4 centimeters and weighing 10-20 grams. It is located just below the bladder and surrounds the initial part of the urethra. Above the prostate are the seminal vesicles, organs that also belong to the male reproductive system. As we age, it swells, putting pressure on the urethra and making urination difficult.
What are the most common symptoms?
We must note that the symptoms are not the same in all men. As the disease progresses over time, the symptoms of the condition appear gradually and are therefore not easily distinguished since many consider it a phenomenon related to aging.
Symptoms
- Delay in starting to urinate
- Difficulty urinating
- Intermittent urination
- Prolonged urination
- Feeling of incomplete urination, due to retention
- Frequency
- Frequent visits to the toilet at night to urinate
Workarounds
Today there are many treatment options that can solve every man's problem. What you should discuss with your doctor if you have symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia is whether the symptoms are bothersome or affect your quality of life. Medication can help men with moderate symptoms, while the option of surgery is usually recommended in cases with severe symptoms. However, there are also herbal options that can help deal with the symptoms.
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is an herb that has been traditionally used for prostate health and contains ingredients that have been proven to help maintain its normal size. The Saw Palmetto (Serenoa serrulata) is actually a small palm tree native to the West Indies and the Atlantic coast of America. Traditionally, this herb is used for the health of the male reproductive system.
Saw Palmetto has been shown to have diuretic, endocrinological, anabolic and urinary antiseptic properties. What makes saw palmetto administration so popular is the substantial lack of significant adverse side effects and toxicity. Their administration is indicated for people of all ages, regardless of their other medical history.
In Solgar, Helath Aid, Vitabiotics, Now Sports, Quest, Nature's Plus, Lamberts and Terranova you can find herbal preparations specially designed for the good functioning of the prostate.