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What Causes Difficulty In Urinating And Enlarged Prostate?
Question: I am experiencing difficulty urinating, especially at night. I suspect enlaged prostate. Tell me the function of the prostate gland. I suspect that is a valve than controls urine flow.
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Brief Answer:
Prostate gland enlargement
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the query at HealthcareMagic,
The prostate is a gland in male reproductive system. It secretes fluids that nourish the sperm. The prostate surrounds urethra, which is the tube through which urine passes. So any enlargement of the prostate can cause obstruction in the urinary outflow, which in turn presents as difficulty urinating.
As the age advances, prostate gland enlarges in men called benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tumors in the prostate can also cause similar symptoms.
Confirmation of diagnosis requires a per-rectal examination and PSA levels (to rule out any prostate pathologies).
Please be advised to follow-up with your primary care provider/ urologist for confirmation of diagnosis and management accordingly.
Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to address any further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Prostate gland enlargement
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the query at HealthcareMagic,
The prostate is a gland in male reproductive system. It secretes fluids that nourish the sperm. The prostate surrounds urethra, which is the tube through which urine passes. So any enlargement of the prostate can cause obstruction in the urinary outflow, which in turn presents as difficulty urinating.
As the age advances, prostate gland enlarges in men called benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tumors in the prostate can also cause similar symptoms.
Confirmation of diagnosis requires a per-rectal examination and PSA levels (to rule out any prostate pathologies).
Please be advised to follow-up with your primary care provider/ urologist for confirmation of diagnosis and management accordingly.
Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to address any further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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