How would I know if he has an enlarged prostate? The AUA recommends men over the age of 40 should have regular prostate exams. His doctor can perform a digital rectal exam (DRE), a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test, and evaluate any urinary symptoms he may have. Other urological conditions may lead to similar…
What you Should Know about the Prostate Only men have a prostate. A part of the male reproductive system, the prostate is located just below the bladder. It surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder and semen through the penis and out of the body). The prostate’s main job is to…
PCA3 is a urine test which will help to decide when prostate biopsy is right Which tests are available to diagnose prostate cancer early? The DRE or digital rectal exam is used to check the prostate. The doctor will insert a fi nger in the rectum to check the prostate for its size and abnormalities.
Enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Prostate enlargement is common as men age. Because of the prostate’s location, some men may have lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) when the prostate is enlarged. Enlarged Prostate affects at least half of men over age 50. LUTS caused by enlarged prostates can be a problem for some…