The prostate is a small gland found just below the bladder in men. As you age, this gland swells (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – BPH) and squeezes the urethra and causes various urinary problems. The main causes are:
Natural aging: The prostate gland enlarges as men age. Its symptoms usually begin to appear in people over 50 years of age. This problem is evident in most men by the age of 80.
Hormonal changes: As we age, the level of the male hormone testosterone decreases, while the exposure to the hormones estrogen and DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) increases. These hormonal changes encourage prostate cells to grow excessively.
Bacterial infections (Prostatitis): The main cause of inflammation of the prostate gland (Prostatitis) in young men and adults is a bacterial infection. It is caused by the spread of bacteria from the urethra to the gland. It is characterized by high fever and severe pain during urination.
Unhealthy lifestyle and obesity: Studies show that lack of physical activity, diabetes, heart disease, and a diet high in fat (especially red meat) increase the risk of prostate diseases.
Genetics: If your father or brothers have had prostate inflammation or prostate cancer in the family, then the next generation of men are also at a higher risk of developing this disease.
