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What Are The Symptoms Of An Enlarged Prostate?
What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate? My husband has some swelling on the upper left side of his groin & frequent urination. He has some difficulty explaining his symptoms because he also has early stage Dementia? Is it a hernia or an enlarged prostate?
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
Enlarged prostate doesn't cause visible swelling. Prostate is a deep structure within the pelvis.
However, frequent urination can be a sign of enlarged prostate. Other causes include urinary tract infection and diabetes.
The swelling in the left groin could be an inguinal hernia, an enlarged lymph node, or others. A pelvic ultrasound is a simple and quick way to asses the nature of the swelling and the size of the prostate.
Urine analysis is recommended for assessment of the frequent urination.
However, frequent urination can be a sign of enlarged prostate. Other causes include urinary tract infection and diabetes.
The swelling in the left groin could be an inguinal hernia, an enlarged lymph node, or others. A pelvic ultrasound is a simple and quick way to asses the nature of the swelling and the size of the prostate.
Urine analysis is recommended for assessment of the frequent urination.
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