Prostate Cancer Symptoms
Asymptomatic prostate cancer patients, especially when the cancer is still in early stages. But in general, prostate cancer was found accidentally during rectal examination.
Symptoms began to arise when it begins blocking the urethra (the bladder neck and urethra. The feeling at the time was the difficulty to start urinating, increased frequency of urination, and pain when urinating. In addition, weak urinary stream, or even just a trickle.
Other symptoms are feeling full bladder even just to urinate. This happens because the bladder is not emptied completely.
Other symptoms are rare is the discovery of blood in the urine, pain during ejaculation, or arising impotent.
If the cancer has spread to other organs can be symptoms such as fatigue and weight loss. Spread to the bone can cause symptoms of bone pain or fractures, especially at the thigh bone or the spine.
Prostate Cancer Causes
The exact cause is unknown, but there are some things that can increase a person's risk for prostate cancer are age and family history. Hormones, diet high in fat and toxins are also mentioned as a risk factor for prostate cancer, although the connection is unclear.
How to detect early:
Men aged> 50 years old are encouraged to check the total PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) and digital rectal examination Examination or Dre (1) every once a year. If there are families who suffer from prostate cancer, screening is recommended from the age of 40 years.
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