Prostate: what is it, cancer, prevention, tests and treatments

THE Prostate is a very small exocrine gland that can weigh around 35 g with 3 cm in diameter, it has functions very important in the male genital organ, such as urinary transport to the bladder and the formation of fluid seminal. Let's get to know a little about this gland and especially the risks of diseases that can harm health?

AFTER ALL, WHAT IS THE PROSTATE?

As mentioned earlier the prostate is a very small gland that is located just below the bladder, its size can be compared to an orange, like many still think, the prostate is not responsible for male erection, it just produces a fluid that is part of the semen that is transported to the male genital organ. Many still do not know that the prostate is not only present in men, that's right, it can develop in women through hormonal changes, these changes are due to the excessive use of anabolic steroids and hormone replacements, creating fears evil ones.

The male prostate can vary in size according to time and age, this variation depends on some factors that can cause serious problems in human health, this process is called benign hyperplasia, this problem is not directly related to cancer of prostate.

As much as it is not a cancerous complication, it is extremely important to have a medical follow-up, because with the enlargement of the prostate it can cause infections, such as urinary infection and, in more severe cases, insufficiency renal.

Some cases do not have specific symptoms, but as the prostate is compromised with its size variation, it can tighten the urethral canal. Here are some symptoms:

• In some cases, there may be a great urgency to urinate, with urine leakage
• Feeling of full bladder daily, despite having been to the bathroom several times, especially at night.
• Weak urine flow, only in drops

It is extremely necessary in the face of these symptoms to seek a specialized doctor to treat the cause, some factors can contribute to the reduction of symptoms, see:

• We cannot fail to mention the physical exercise that is present in all disease prevention factors, it is indicated for people who have these symptoms and need to perform movements of activities for urinary retention and especially to leave aside the sedentary lifestyle
• There are many people who drink plenty of fluids at night, and we are not talking about water, we are talking about coffee, alcohol, soft drinks, which can affect directly the muscle tone of the bladder, with this affect the stimulation of the kidneys is compromised, this can make the urinary frequency to be frequent in the period night
• Some medications can contribute to the onset of symptoms, so it is extremely important in the medical consultation to evaluate the types of medications that can be taken
• Do not hold the urine, when you have to go to the bathroom, go because holding it may be the process of urinary infection.

PROSTATE CANCER

Prostate cancer is one of the most serious problems affecting men today, coming to be the second leading cause of death from cancer. In Brazil, the number of cases per year is very worrying, reaching more than 2 million per year, and there are those who have not yet been diagnosed or do not go to the doctor because of Huge stigmatization of the exam, which in some cases can be a digital rectal exam, before a biopsy exam is performed to find changes in the blood system, this exam is called of PSA.

Prostate cancer is a tumor that affects the prostate gland, the main symptoms can happen in cases where the cancer is very aggravated:

• Need to always be in the process of urination
• small amount of urine
• In more severe cases the urine may come out with a little blood

As we have seen, the symptoms can be the same in cases of prostate enlargement and prostatitis, prostatitis can be caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses, which, unlike prostate cancer, are a disease benign.

PREVENTION AND RISK FACTORS

Prevention can happen in different ways, but mainly the great importance of maintaining a healthy and balanced diet, with vitamin-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, vegetables, without excessive consumption of fats that can cause other diseases bass.

• Extremely necessary to perform physical activity, if this is not the custom, try at least 3 times in the week, for at least half an hour, with light movements, walking, stretching, the important thing is not to stay stopped
• The consumption of healthy foods plus the addition of physical exercise are fantastic for health, both help to maintain body weight
• Cigarettes, as we know, can cause several health problems, so it is necessary to avoid them
• And the biggest villain of all is alcoholic beverages, it is extremely necessary to avoid it.

Risk factors are directly linked to prevention, such as not exercising, smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages. But there are those that can be age, family and physical level risks. Like:

• As time goes by, we get older, men 55 years of age or older have a high chance of developing cancer prostate cancer, that is, men under 45 years of age are less unlikely to have it, it is extremely important to have the exams in morning
• A family history of cancer is a big risk factor, so stay tuned and get tested
• Men with high levels of body weight are more likely to develop the disease.

EXAMS AND TREATMENT

Even though some doctors are against performing tests on patients who do not have any initial symptoms, some point out that the The exam can harm health, but some explain that it can help to find out if a problem in the prostate, such as cancer, the initial diagnosis increases the possibility of better treatment and cure, preventing it from developing and bringing more problems bass.

The exams are:

Digital rectal exam and PSA: In this exam, the size and texture of the prostate is evaluated. This is possible by inserting the finger into the rectum, which makes it possible to carefully and accurately assess possible problems in the gland, the contact can reach the lateral and posterior parts of the prostate. In the face of this exam, if any suspicion of cancer is found, a biopsy exam is performed, the same goes for the PSA exam, the PSA is a blood test that finds abnormal changes and is performed to assess the amount of proteins produced by the prostate, Antigen Prostate Specific, that is, PSA, if this protein is at an elevated level, it is a sign of cancer, or in better cases benign diseases of the gland.

The treatment can be surgically together with radiotherapy, in some cases it can include hormonal treatment. Each case allows you to choose the treatment in an individualized and safe way for the patient.

Remembering that performing the exams even if you do not have symptoms is extremely important for prevention, the exam does not bring any risk or harm to health, it can only generate anxiety on the part of the patient, the risk of the exam is only linked to its results and not to its Realization. Let it be clear!

BLUE NOVEMBER Blue November is a month dedicated to awareness, prevention and diagnosis of prostate cancer, it is a great incentive for men to take care of their health. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of prejudice and stigma with the tests that are carried out for the diagnosis of cancer, men, get rid of such limited and sexist thinking, this limitation can lead to very serious health problems and even death. Let's take care of our health and prevent this disease, which according to data is the second leading cause of death from cancer, reaching 28.6% of cases.

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