A new study has revealed that high doses of carbonated beverages like Coca-Cola and Pepsi may increase testicle size and testosterone levels. Consumption of carbonated drinks can also reduce the risk of prostate dysfunction and cancer.
As I explained earlier in this piece, sugar can exacerbate any existing inflammation in the prostate gland so this gives further reason to avoid the likes of fizzy juice and energy drinks. Another one to avoid if you have an enlarged prostate is alcohol.
Medication is often the first step of enlarged prostate treatment. There are multiple drugs that can help reduce BPH symptoms, including: 5-alpha reductase inhibitors that help shrink the prostate. Alpha blockers that relax prostate muscle fibers and bladder neck muscles.
Can an Enlarged Prostate Be Cured? For most patients, BPH (enlarged prostate) is curable. Some people see a significant reduction in symptoms with medication alone. If medicine does not work, or your prostate is too large, surgery will often remove enough of the prostate to provide you with relief.
Cranberry juice is rich in phytonutrients which are known to be good for bladder health. This may be one of the reasons it is helpful for those with an enlarged prostate.
Overall, drinking a lot of water is good for your full body health. Thus, drinking a lot of water is good for your prostate. Every organ in your body depends on proper hydration to function normally and efficiently.
Exercise that is good for your heart is also good for prostate and sexual health. Do 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, like swimming, biking, speed walking, or hiking on most days of the week. You can also add in strength training exercises like working with free weights or weight machines on alternating days.
Reduce the amount of dairy products you eat each day.
In studies, men who ate the most dairy products — such as milk, cheese and yogurt — each day had the highest risk of prostate cancer.
The actual cause of prostate enlargement is unknown. Factors linked to aging and changes in the cells of the testicles may have a role in the growth of the gland, as well as testosterone levels. Men who have had their testicles removed at a young age (for example, as a result of testicular cancer) do not develop BPH.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors are used to treat larger prostate glands. They shrink the prostate gland if it's enlarged. Finasteride and dutasteride are the two 5-alpha reductase inhibitors available.
An enlarged prostate does not impair the ability to ejaculate. However, some of the therapies used for management of urinary symptoms may cause ejaculatory dysfunction. Historically, BPH treatment starts with medications, including pills: Flomax, finasteride, dutasteride, Proscar, Avodart, etc.
BPH might be life-disrupting, but with the right care and the correct approach to fluids, it's possible for most men to minimize their symptoms and live comfortably with an enlarged prostate.
Some men have low back pain, pain in the rectum, or a feeling of heaviness behind the scrotum. Others have pain after ejaculation, and the semen may be tinged with blood. These symptoms wax and wane, and they are sometimes so understated that they aren't noticeable.
When you sit for long periods, it puts pressure on your prostate gland and inflames it over time. Try to avoid long bike rides and sitting down for too long. Get moving. Make time to exercise at least three times a week.