Enlarged Prostate

Part of the male reproductive system is the prostate. It produces the fluid that is responsible for carrying the sperm during ejaculation. It is in close proximity with the bladder and urethral tube where urine passes as it goes out the body.

Enlarged prostate is known by many names such as benign prostate hypertrophy, benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH for short.

Enlargement of the prostate is actually a normal occurrence, but it becomes a health issue when it disrupts urination due to urethral compression.

The cause of the enlargement is not yet known, but is believed to be linked with aging and the presence of testicles. It was observed that men, who had their testicles removed, did not develop enlarged prostate.

In addition, enlarged prostates develop as age increases and starts at the age of forty. While at the age of eighty and above, there is already an approximately 90 percent increase in size.

Generally, the signs of enlarged prostates are urinary problems such as:

• Urinary retention
• Incontinence
• Dribbling after urination
• Incomplete emptying of the bladder
• Uncontrollable urgency
• Pain during urination
• Bloody urine
• Weak urine stream
• Straining to urinate

Natural Cures for Enlarged Prostate:

Pumpkin Seed:

There are many natural cures and home remedies to get rid of enlarged prostates, such as pumpkin seeds.

The pumpkin seed is high in unsaturated fatty acid which is essential for a healthy and pain-free prostate.

Tomatoes:

Another good home remedy is the daily intake of tomato-based foods, such as pastas and pizzas. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene.

Some researchers believe that tomatoes contain anti-cancer properties.

Men are especially recommended to eat foods rich in lycopene to prevent prostate cancers.

Natural Supplements:

To alleviate swelling, daily intake of a few tablespoons of saw palmetto, pumpkin seed and licorice are effective natural cures for enlarged prostate.

Another natural cure and home remedy is goldenseal and garlic.

They can reduce the incidence of prostate infection.

Bladder and Prostate Gland Care:

Other home remedies aim to alleviate discomfort due to problems in urination such as drinking fluids 1 to 2 hours before bedtime to prevent frequent urination at night.

Additionally, waiting too long when an urgency to urinate is felt should not be done to avoid the bladder from getting used to this kind of sensation and lead to bladder retention.

Furthermore, alternate warm and cold sitz bath can be taken for the pain and congestion.

A daily intake of 8 to 12 glasses of water is an effective natural cure against infection and pain.