With a view to generate awareness among men about prostate problems, the September month will be observed as the Prostate Health Month by the American Foundation for Urological Disease (AFUD).
like doctors elsewhere in the world, the city-based Urologists will focus on education and removal of several myths related to Prostatic disease during this month.The city based urologists, in a press conference here informed that Prostate enlargement is inevitable for most men. Yet, many men prefer to neglect problems of the Prostate mainly because the symptoms are embarrassing and they fear that a check-up may reveal something serious.
They claimed that nine out of ten men over the age of 80 are likely to suffer Prostate enlargement while one out of every ten men develop Prostate Cancer, which can rapidly spread to other organs. The problem shows up as difficulty in urination.It does not help to shy away but what can preserve health and safeguard life is early diagnosis and, if necessary, treatment with easily available medicines. It is suggested that when urinary symptoms arise, experts advice from Urologist should be sought. If disease has not spread, surgical treatment can be offered or Radiation can be given.
The factors that decrease the risk of Prostate Cancer are diet rich in green leafy vegetables, tomatoes and fruits like watermelon and pomegranate, regular exercise, maintaining normal body weight, avoiding alcohol and smoking and optimum intake of minerals like selenium, zinc and vitamins like B complex, C, D and E.