Prostate gland is a walnut formed gland located slightly below the urinary bladder and based on health consultants, when the gland enlarges in measurement, it produces signs like urgency of urination, Nocturia (getting up at night time greater than two instances to move urine), decreased move, straining to move urine and incomplete evacuation of bladder. According to American Cancer Society, about one in eight males will probably be recognized with a chance of Prostate Cancer.

Unfortunately, majority of indicators and signs described above stay the identical for Benign Enlargement of prostate (BPH) or Prostate Cancer. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Anand Utture, Consultant Urologist at SL Raheja Hospital in Mahim, revealed, “The risk of developing Prostate Cancer increases after the age of 65 years, but it can also occur in younger age groups, and these forms of cancers are more aggressive. However, there are many signs and symptoms of prostate enlargement which are very specific to Prostate Cancer, which you should not ignore.”

He shared, “These symptoms are blood in the urine or semen, pain and soreness in the hips, back, chest or other bones. Men may experience Erectile Dysfunction. If the Prostate Gland enlarges and gives pressure on the rectum, one may feel constipated. Additionally, there will be easy fatiguability, loss of weight, and decreased appetite. While the chance of Prostate Cancer increases in men after age of 65 years. the prevalence of Cancer is more in men with 1st degree relatives, like father or brother having Cancer. So, if one falls into any of these symptoms, they must visit a Urologist.”

Dr Anand Utture concluded, “A Urologist can diagnose Prostate Cancer with simple tests like Per Rectal Finger Test Examination (DRC), blood PSA levels, Multiparametric Prostate MRI and Prostatic Biopsy. Prostate Cancer is a serious disease, but early detection is a key. If Prostate Cancer is diagnosed before it has spread to other parts of the body, more than 97 percent patients will live more than five years. So, though the Prostate is a small gland, early diagnosis and treatment of Prostate Cancer can help maintain a healthy lifestyle in a big way.”