Health Tips

A recent survey of men aged between 18-65 reveals that only 37% knew that the function of the prostate is to maintain healthy sperm. The report went on to state, ‘most men knew the prostate was located in the genito-urinary tract, although some appeared to think that the prostate was part of the chest, brain or digestive system and its main function was to help regulate weight or maintain healthy skin!’

Men are also rather poor at detecting problems with their prostate gland. For example, if any man reading this can answer yes to one of the following they probably have prostate problems and need medical advice:

* Do you need to urinate frequently?
* Do you have sudden needs to urinate?
* Do you need to urinate but find it difficult, slow or dribbling?
* Do you find it painful or feel a burning sensation when urinating?
* Do you have to get up more than once a night to urinate?

Enlargement of the prostate affects over 96% of men over the age of 40. In itself, prostate enlargement is not a problem but it can lead to problems if and when it begins to block the bladder from functioning properly. This could lead to bladder infections which in turn can affect the urethra and the kidneys.