This is a touchy subject: men often don't care for going to the doctor (in general), so how do they overcome the fear of getting their prostates checked?
I know my own father never much thought about his prostate health and he was examined by mere luck, since he exhibited no signs of a prostate problem. But what about men who are having issues?
Identifying the Issue(s)
The first step in getting help is to identify what is happening. Is there a problem with going to the bathroom?...
A 62-year-old patient had surgery to remove his cancerous prostate gland about 6 years ago. Two years after surgery his PSA started to rise... Read more »
Prostatitis often occurs in young to middle-aged men, and is one of the most common causes of symptoms like burning during urination and... Read more »
My dad's story isn't unusual, but it's a little scary: his prostate cancer was discovered when he switched doctors. He was seeing the same... Read more »
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, caused by several factors and resulting in three different conditions. It is the... Read more »
My father's case of prostate cancer was discovered by chance: he exhibited no initial symptoms. This is fairly typical in older men, since... Read more »
What Does PSA Mean?PSA is a blood test that is commonly used to help predict the presence of prostate cancer. It stands for Prostate Specific... Read more »
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Treating Prostate Cancer A Guide for Men With Localized Prostate Cancer Most men have time to learn about all the options for treating their prostate... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
BPH; Benign prostatic hypertrophy (hyperplasia); Prostate - enlarged Symptoms Less than half of all men with BPH have symptoms of the... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
If your doctor suspects prostatitis, he or she will examine your prostate by inserting a finger into your rectum. When the prostate is infected, it... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Call your doctor immediately if you notice blood in your urine or semen, or if your urination is painful, uncomfortable... Read more »
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