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What Are the Different Types of Prostatitis?
Prostatitis occurs when the prostate gland becomes swollen and inflamed. It may occur suddenly or gradually. It may be easily treatable, or it may persist for months. The symptoms of prostatitis can range from dysuria (pain and burning during urination) to flu-like symptoms. You might also experience painful orgasms, pain in the abdomen or lower…
Should You Try Quercetin for Chronic Prostatitis?
Quercetin is a naturally-occurring bioflavonoid found in red wine, berries, apples, broccoli, and tea. A potent free-radical scavenger, quercetin helps stop inflammation before it starts. It has been used as a supplement for disparate conditions affected by inflammation, including heart disease, asthma and allergies, and arthritis. Quercetin for chronic prostatitis Most importantly, quercetin is one…
Does Cold Weather Help or Harm Prostatitis Symptoms?
Many patients with chronic prostatitis and pelvic pain report that their symptoms get worse during the cold weather months. It’s not just in your head – recent research confirmed the relationship between weather and pain. In a study of patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), the men reported that the weather significantly impacted…
Feeling the Pressure of an Enlarged Prostate
An enlarged prostate (aka, benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) may be the most common prostate condition among men who are older than 50, but it still can be embarrassing both at home and socially. Even though BPH does not increase a man’s risk of getting prostate cancer or experiencing sexual problems, its impact on the quality…
Dick Clark had TURP for BPH (Enlarged Prostate) Before Dying
In the days following the death of Dick Clark, it was revealed he had undergone a common surgical procedure called TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) the day before he died. Clark had suffered from acute urinary retention related to an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH), and TURP is often performed to correct this problem. In…
Can Statins Prevent BPH (Enlarged Prostate)?
Statins are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, but a new study reveals they also may slow the growth of an enlarged prostate in men who have elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels. The study results were presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association held in Atlanta, Georgia. This study is not the…
