Prostatic Adenoma

The statistics do not lie. As men age, their prostate gland starts grow. Almost 60% of men between the ages of 40 and 59 have an enlarged prostate gland. By the time the creep over the 60 year marks, a full 75% of all men have had a problem with an enlarged prostate. This number climbs to 80% for men who make to their 80’s. Prostate problems in men in thirties are also on the rise. 

The prostate gland is male exclusive gland that is situated at the neck of the bladder.  It produces an alkaline fluid that forms part of the semen and also contributes to the process of ejaculation causing the penile muscles to contract during the process. When prostate hypertrophy occurs, this gland becomes enlarged causing it to obstruct the neck of the bladder which then impairs urination. 

Stages of progression in prostate adenoma

Stage One

As the prostate grows, men will find themselves making more frequent trips to the bathroom at night. The urine stream will be thin and weak, coming out as a weak stream. 

Stage Two

Urinating becomes an effort, the urine choosing to dribble out after a great amount of straining. Some men might even find themselves unable to urinate altogether. After going, it still feels like you need to go. As the prostate grows, it begins to place pressure on the urinary tract which in turn expands the renal pelvises and cups of the kidneys leading to bacterial inflammation. Kidney stones also began to form. 

Stage Three

If the prostate problem continues to be neglected it may lead to the complete delay of urination. Chronic Kidney deficiency is possible as is uraemia. This stage sometimes can even become fatal. 

Treatment

Many men do not seek help until it is too late when they start leaking stagnant urine. Then, surgery might be the only option for them which can lead to complications such hemorrhaging of the bladder, and impotence. Due to their age or the individual characteristics of their prostate, surgery might not even be a viable option for some men.  If caught on time, there are less evasive treatments available that will help shrink the prostate.

Prostate Adenoma and Prostate cancer

Scientists continue to debate if an enlarged prostate might actually be the first stage of prostate cancer. Some believe that it is while others argue that the two illnesses take place in different parts of the prostate and are unrelated. Scientists do all agree that high levels  sex hormones  do play a part in  prostate growth.