Does every
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
patient really know what he should be paying attention to? Why is it common for
older males to become affected with this disease?
BPH is
usually a common disease in older men. Because different people have different
health problems, and each experience is very different, men who are affected
with BPH should treat any disease as soon as possible. BPH patients should pay
attention to their everyday lifestyle habits, as it will be beneficial to their
health and helpful in treatment.
It is
usually suggested that BPH patients give up alcohol, as drinking can make men develop
Uroschesis, the congestion and swelling of the prostate gland and bladder.
Secondly, exercise
is recommended for BPH patients, but also make sure they are getting plenty of rest,
and to wear comfortable clothes to protect against cold weather. Cold weather
can make the signs of BPH more severe.
Thirdly, benign prostatic hyperplasia patients
should stay away from spicy foods, which can contribute to congestion. Constipation,
along with hemorrhoids, may be aggravated by spicy foods as well, and can cause
problems with urination.
Men are
urged to quit the bad practice of holding urine, and to urinate as soon as
possible, when the need arises. Holding urine will always weaken the detrusor muscle
of the bladder, creating problems with urination as well as Uroschesis. It's
vital for men to be able to urinate in a timely fashion.
To mitigate
BPH, men should avoid sitting for long periods. Long periods of sitting can
create hemorrhoids and congestion in the perineum. Frequent moving, standing,
and walking can prevent symptoms from developing quickly and getting worse. It
is also suggested that Men boost their water intake; dehydration can cause the
urinary tract to not flush out all toxins.
Actual
treatments for BPH are varied, but some are more effective than others. Surgery
is the most extreme and only recommended as a last resort, since the very sensitive
nerve endings in this region can become damaged, affecting a man's ability to achieve
an erection. Drugs are also not often recommended, due to potential side
effects. Generally, the most common treatments are heat treatment on the
prostate, to lessen its size, as well as prostate massage.
