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- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
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Prevention
Although you cannot prevent the prostate from enlarging, you can take measures to reduce your symptoms:
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Limit your intake of liquids in the evening, especially drinks containing alcohol and caffeine. Cutting back helps to minimize the number of times you have to urinate during the night. (Also, drinking too much alcohol may irritate the bladder or prostate. Most experts recommend that men avoid more than two alcoholic drinks a day.)
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Acute Prostatitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Chronic Prostatitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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