1000ml Male Mens Travel Outdoor Plastic Emergency Portable Toilet Urinal - 3 x Bottles + Lid

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Prostate enlargement is a very common condition associated with ageing. More than 1 in 3 of all men over 50 will have some symptoms of prostate enlargement. In severe cases that do not get better with medicine, the inner part of the prostate can be surgically removed. Prostatitis You should see your GP if you have these symptoms. It's much more likely to be prostate enlargement, but it's important to rule out cancer. In the UK, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men, with more than 45,000 new cases diagnosed every year. The prostate is a small gland found only in men and trans women. It surrounds the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra).

Most men will recover within a few weeks or months, although some will continue to have symptoms for longer. Prostate cancer The outlook for prostate cancer is generally good because, unlike many other types of cancer, it usually progresses very slowly. Many men die with prostate cancer rather than as a result of having it. Unlike prostate enlargement or prostate cancer – which usually affect older men – prostatitis can develop in men of all ages. However, it's generally more common in men aged over 50. Simple measures such as reducing the amount you drink (especially tea, coffee and alcohol) before bed can sometimes help control the symptoms. Medicine can help reduce the size of your prostate and relax the muscles of your bladder. It's not clear why it occurs, but your chances of developing prostate cancer increase as you get older. The condition mainly affects men over 65, although men over 50 are also at risk.The prostate gland is about the size and shape of a walnut but tends to get bigger as you get older. It can sometimes become swollen or enlarged by conditions such as: Prostatitis is where the prostate gland becomes inflamed (swollen). It's sometimes caused by a bacterial infection, although more often no infection can be found and it's not clear why it happened. family history – having a brother or father who developed prostate cancer under the age of 60 seems to increase your risk of developing it, and having a close female relative who developed breast cancer may also increase your risk of prostate cancer

If the cancer has grown large enough to put pressure on your urethra, the symptoms of prostate cancer can be difficult to distinguish from those of prostate enlargement. They may include: It's not known why the prostate gets bigger as you get older, but it is not caused by cancer and does not increase your risk of developing prostate cancer. pain in the perineum (the area between the anus and scrotum), which is often made worse by prolonged sitting