Sometimes figuring out if you have a prostate problem can be a tricky maze. My own father had NO symptoms, but he was over the age of 70 and his new primary care doctor gave him a blood test as part of a battery of bloodwork. He was quickly diagnosed with prostate cancer. But for many men, trouble with urination and ejaculation and/or pain can signal a prostate problem. Here are the facts:
There are various prostate conditions that may or may not exhibit symptoms. *Less than half of men...
I was recently evaluating a patient for an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 5.0 ng/ml with no other medical problems. He was 55... 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 »
Many men are bothered with urinary problems along with their erectile dysfunction. It has been shown that severe problems with BPH or... Read more »
A number of psychological problems are associated with one or more compulsions (a pressing need to do something). Dermatillomania, also... Read more »
Dear Dr. Motola, Can erectile dysfunction be a symptom of prostate cancer? My husband is experiencing a few issues. He has blood in his... Read more »
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Prostatitis may occur with an infection in or around the testicles (epididymitis or orchitis), especially if it was caused by an STD. In this case,... Read more »
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Prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms in the early stages. As the malignancy spreads, it may constrict the urethra and cause urinary... Read more »
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Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy may be used as an initial treatment for localized prostate cancer. It may also be used as treatment for cancer... Read more »
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NBP; Prostatodynia; Pelvic pain syndrome; CPPS; Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis; Chronic genitourinary pain Symptoms Blood in the... Read more »
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Chronic bacterial prostatitis Symptoms Symptoms of chronic prostatitis are similar to those of acute prostatitis but are not as severe.... Read more »
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