A man’s prostate, a tiny walnut-shaped gland that creates the seminal fluid that feeds and carries sperm, can develop prostate cancer.
While some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may require little or no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly. Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in men. It typically grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm.
Early-stage prostate cancer has a better chance of responding to treatment if it is found while it is still contained within the prostate gland.
Causes-Why prostate cancer develops is unknown.
Prostate cancer is known to start when some cells in your prostate become abnormal. Mutations in the abnormal cells’ DNA cause the abnormal cells to grow and divide more quickly than typical cells do. The abnormal cells continue to live, when other cells would die. The accumulating abnormal cells form a tumor that can grow to invade nearby tissue. Some abnormal cells can break off and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body.
Symptoms–In its initial stages, prostate cancer may not show any symptoms.
Indicators and symptoms of more advanced prostate cancer include:
· Trouble urinating
A weakening of the urine’s flow’s force
· Blood in the semen
The pelvic region is uncomfortable.
· Bone pain
· Erectile dysfunction
Risk factors-Prostate cancer risk factors include the following:
Older age.With age, your chance of developing prostate cancer rises.
Being black.It is not known why black men are more likely than men of other races to develop aggressive or advanced prostate cancer, or why black men are more likely to develop prostate cancer in the first place.
Family history of prostate or breast cancer.Your risk may rise if men in your family have experienced prostate cancer, as well as if you carry genes linked to an increased risk of breast cancer in your family (BRCA1orBRCA2You could have a higher risk of prostate cancer if you have a strong family history of breast cancer (or a BRCA mutation).
Obesity.Prostate cancer may be more advanced and more challenging to treat in obese men who have been diagnosed.
Complications-among the side effects of treatment for prostate cancer are:
Cancer that spreads (metastasizes).When prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it may still respond to treatment and may be controlled, but it is unlikely to be cured. Prostate cancer that spreads to the bones can cause pain and broken bones. Prostate cancer that spreads to nearby organs, such as your bladder, can also spread through your bloodstream or lymphatic system to your bones or other organs.
Incontinence.Urinary incontinence can be brought on by both prostate cancer and its treatment; depending on the type, severity, and propensity for improvement over time, incontinence can be treated with medications, catheters, and surgery.
Erectile dysfunction.Erectile dysfunction can be treated with medications, vacuum devices that help with erection, surgery, or hormone therapy for prostate cancer.
Screening for Prostate cancer
The issue of screening for prostate cancer and whether it is beneficial is debatable among medical organizations, and healthy men with no symptoms should be considered for a test.
In their 50s, or earlier if they have prostate cancer risk factors, some medical organizations advise men to consider getting screened for the disease, while others advise against it.
Tests for prostate cancer may include the following:
Digital rectal exam (DRE).During a DRE, your doctor examines your prostate, which is located next to the rectum, by inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into your body. If your doctor notices any variations in the texture, shape, or size of your gland, you might require additional testing.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.It’s common for a small amount of PSA to be in your bloodstream; however, if a higher than normal level is discovered, it may be an indication of prostate infection, inflammation, enlargement, or cancer. Blood is drawn from a vein in your arm and analyzed for PSA, a substance that’s naturally produced by your prostate gland.
The combination of PSA testing and DRE aids in the early detection of prostate cancer, but research on whether these tests lower the risk of death from the disease has produced conflicting results.
Prostate cancer screening is a topic of discussion because of prostate cancer.
Diagnosis
Your doctor might suggest tests to determine whether you have prostate cancer if an anomaly is found on a DRE or PSA test, such as:
Ultrasound.Transrectal ultrasound involves inserting a tiny probe into your rectum and using sound waves to create a picture of your prostate gland if other tests reveal anything concerning.
Collecting a sample of prostate tissue.Your doctor may advise a procedure called a prostate biopsy, which involves taking a sample of tissue from your prostate and having it examined in a lab to see if cancer cells are present, if preliminary test results for prostate cancer are positive.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
There are many effective medicines available in homoeopathy for treating prostate cancer, but the choice depends on the patient’s individuality, taking into account the mental and physical health. Homoeopathy is a rapidly expanding system that is practiced throughout the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical levels.
SABAL SERRULATA Q—Sabal serrulata is one of the best treatments for prostate cancer that causes difficulty urinating, enlarged prostate glands that lead to cystitis, pain when urinating, burning in the urethra, frequent urges to urinate, and aching pain in the abdomen that extends to the abdomen.
CONIUM MACULATUM 1000Another effective treatment for prostate cancer is conium maculatum, which should be administered in high doses.
CHIMAPHILA UMBELLATA QWhen dysuria occurs, Chimaphila umbellata is taken into consideration. Retention and dysuria of urine with a feeling of a ball in the perineum, as if sitting on a ball. Costant urging to urinate. Urine is turbid and offensive, containing ropy or bloody mucus and depositing a copious amount of sediment. There is burning and scalding during urination.
CANTHARIS 200The condition known as cantharis is characterized by an uncontrollable urge to urinate, intolerable tenesmus, cutting pains before, during, and after urination, burning, scalding urine, drop-by-drop passing, and jelly-like or shreddy urine.
Thuja occidentalis is characterized by an irregular, small urinary stream, a feeling of trickling after urination, a burning and cutting pain as the urine passes, and involuntary urination at night. **THUJA OCCIDENTALIS 30-**
MEDORRHINUM 200When a prostate becomes heavy, painful, and enlarges with painful urination, painful tenesmus, and very slow urine flow, memorrhinum is thought to be a potential treatment for prostate cancer.
GERANIUM MACUALTUM Q, HAMAMELIS VIRGINICA Q, CROTALUS HORRIDUS 30If hematuria is a symptom of prostate cancer, geranium maculatum, hamamelis virginica, and crotalus hor. should be taken into account.
CARCINOSIN 30—Use this medication to begin treatment.
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