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What You Need to Know
Acne (adults/teens)
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Intestinal Worms
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (difficulty urinating) Gentlemen, do you often wake up at night to urinate? Do you urinate in spurts? Not “properly”? Do you feel that your bladder does not empty completely? You may have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): a common condition in men over 50 (50% of those over 60, 90% of those over 80). Any difficulty urinating always requires a medical consultation. What you need to know The prostate is a rounded gland located below the bladder. It surrounds the urethra, the channel that carries urine and semen out of the body. In adulthood, it weighs 15 to 20 g, but over the years it enlarges and, in cases of hyperplasia, can reach up to seven times its original weight: this interferes with emptying the bladder and irritates the wall of the urethra and bladder. Causes They are still poorly understood. Genetic causes are suggested, as well as a link with the natural age-related decline in testosterone. Some factors may contribute to difficulty urinating: obesity, diabetes, and also heavy tobacco use, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The same is true of certain classes of medication: anti-allergy drugs, motion-sickness drugs, some antispasmodics, antidepressants, neuroleptics, and others. What not to do Do not self-medicate; see your doctor if: - You feel pain or burning when urinating. - You often get up at night to urinate. - You have kidney pain. - Your urine output is becoming less and less abundant. Good practices Self-medication is not appropriate for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, some over-the-counter medicines may relieve the first symptoms while you wait to see the doctor. To avoid worsening the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, follow these rules: - Make sure you empty your bladder fully (this is easier when sitting than standing). - Do not wait too long to urinate when you have a strong urge, or you may overstretch the bladder. - Drink regularly, but reduce fluid intake 1 or 2 hours before a long car trip, a stressful situation, and before going to bed. - Cut down on alcohol (it increases urine production) and caffeinated drinks. - Stay active: physical activity reduces urine retention in the bladder. Medicines There are plant-based medicines (African plum and Serenoa repens) with slight effectiveness in promoting urine elimination. Nettle root has no benefit for this indication. 44 Prostate disorder treatments 44 TADENAN