The prostate gland is male

It is sometimes called the "second heart" of a man, but most of the stronger sex hardly remember this organ until the prostate itself reminds itself. But as soon as this happens, the prostate immediately becomes the object of increased attention from its owner. We can assume that the basis for such an attitude to the prostate gland is a kind of superstitious fear: do not think about the bad that it does not come. And to think, meanwhile, should be. Only not about the bad, not about the threat of male power in particular and health in general, but about how to prevent the diseases of such an important organ.

The prostate gland, in shape resembling a chestnut, is located just below the bladder. Its dimensions are not large - about 4х3х2, and weight in the region of 20 grams. It covers the lower part of it, borders on the urethra and rectum, and the urethra and the vas deferens pass through it. It is in it that the sperm base is formed - the secret of the prostate gland, which contains enzymes that increase the mobility of spermatozoa and increase their ability to fertilize. But this participation of the prostate in the sexual aspect is not limited. It covers the ureter when an erection occurs, but at the expense of its permeated system provides a sense of pleasure at the time of orgasm.

Such an "ally" is hidden inside the male body, but, sadly, the prostate gland, like any other organ, is prone to diseases. The most common are inflammatory processes called prostatitis, and benign hyperplasia, better known as prostate adenoma.

Prostatitis often manifests itself in young and middle age. This inflammatory process can be provoked as an infection that usually penetrates the urethra, and non-infectious causes. Among the latter - frequent constipation, overactive sex life, or, on the contrary, long breaks, intense masturbation. Typical symptoms of prostatitis - discomfort in the lower abdomen, groin and scrotum, heat and pain when urinating and frequent desires, decreased erection and accelerated ejaculation.

Adenoma is more typical for men who "exchanged" the sixth decade. It is a tumor, but it is benign, usually due to a hormonal imbalance, due to which the normal connection between the glands of internal secretion is disrupted . The tumor enlarges the prostate, and it closes the urethra, because of which the urine comes out with a weak trickle and not all, the urge is felt more often. A sure sign is the night visits to the toilet.

However, the prostate gland and malignant tumors are susceptible. Their exact nature is not established, but the probability of influence of hereditary and hormonal factors is high. Prostate cancer in the early stages manifests itself in the same way as adenoma, and when the disease progresses, blood contaminants in the urine can be detected, symptoms of intoxication and asthenia may appear.

For the diagnosis of all listed diseases, similar methods are used - finger rectal and ultrasound studies are performed, an analysis of the secretion of the prostate gland is taken, if necessary - biopsy, computed tomography.

Prevention of diseases of the "second heart" does not require any special efforts and tricks from men. Active way of life and rejection of bad habits, as it were ordinary and "worn out" this may sound, is a guarantee of health in this case too. In addition, it is necessary to detect and treat various inflammations in time, periodically to be examined by a doctor and not to consider a urologist a "shameful" doctor. Unfortunately, no one has yet come up with an effective way of guaranteeing salvage from cancer, but the risk can be reduced by limiting the consumption of fats and leaning on plant foods, especially on antioxidant-rich tomatoes, watermelons and grapefruits.