Prostate

What causes prostatitis and how to diagnose and cure it naturally

Prostatitis (prostate inflammation) causes painful urination and urinary tract infections (UTIs) increase the risk of developing the condition. Prostatitis can be referred to as an infection of the prostate, but inflammation often occurs without a known infection. Roughly five to ten percent of prostatitis cases are caused by a bacterial infection, but luckily it does not ...click here to read more

Enlarged prostate complications: urinary retention, hematuria, bladder stones, and urinary tract infections

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. There are two prostate growth periods: one during early puberty and another around the age of 25. As it grows, the gland can press and pinch the urethra, and the bladder walls thicken. Over time, the bladder can become weaker and lose its ability ...click here to read more

Frequent night awakenings and urination may be due to obstructive sleep apnea, not enlarged prostate

Frequent night awakenings and urination may be caused by obstructive sleep apnea, rather than enlarged prostate. The study compared men aged 55 and 75 years old with an enlarged prostate diagnosis who reported nighttime urination (nocturia) at least once a night. The control group did not have prostate enlargement or nocturia. The study found that ...click here to read more

Men with enlarged prostate can decrease nighttime urination with prostatic artery embolization (PAE) treatment: Study

Men with enlarged prostate can decrease their nighttime urination with prostatic artery embolization (PAE) treatment. PAE is a type of radiology treatment used to help men with enlarged prostates reduce the number of times they wake up throughout the night to urinate. The researchers suggest that men reported better sleep and improved quality of life ...click here to read more