Prostate
Prostate Gland: Structure, Function, and Importance
The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland situated just below the bladder and in front of the rectum in males. It surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body. Structurally, the prostate is made up of several lobes and zones, including the peripheral, central, and transition zones, each playing distinct functional and clinical roles. Its position allows it to contribute directly to both urinary and reproductive systems. The main function of the prostate is to produce a specialized fluid that mixes with sperm from the testicles and secretions from other glands to form semen. This prostatic fluid contains enzymes, such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and nutrients that support sperm health and motility, making it essential for male fertility. During ejaculation, the muscles of the prostate help propel this mixture into the urethra and out of the body, while also preventing urine from mixing with semen.
Common Prostate Diseases We Treated
A proactive approach combining healthy lifestyle habits, early symptom recognition, and routine screenings helps uphold prostate health and reduce disease risk.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate causing urinary issues such as frequent urination, difficulty starting urination, a weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying.
Prostatitis
Inflammation or infection of the prostate affecting men of all ages. Types include acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic pelvic pain syndrome (non-bacterial), and asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis. Symptoms include painful urination, pelvic pain, frequent urination, fever, and chills in bacterial cases.
Prostate Infection (Bacterial Prostatitis)
A bacterial infection that causes swelling and pain in the prostate, often accompanied by fever, chills, and urinary difficulties. It can be acute or chronic and requires prompt antibiotic treatment
Prostate Cancer
A malignant tumor developing in the prostate gland, often asymptomatic in early stages. Later symptoms include difficulty urinating, blood in urine or semen, pelvic pain, bone pain, and weight loss. Risk increases with age, family history, and race.
Treatment Options
BPH: Managed with lifestyle changes, medications (alpha-blockers, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors), minimally invasive procedures, or surgery in severe cases.
Prostatitis: Antibiotics for bacterial forms, pain relief, anti-inflammatory drugs, and sometimes physical therapy for chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
Prostate Cancer: Depending on stage and risk, treatment may involve active surveillance, surgery (prostatectomy), radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy.
- Prostate Infection (Bacterial Prostatitis): Usually requires immediate antibiotic therapy, sometimes administered intravenously in hospital for severe cases. Oral antibiotics like fluoroquinolones, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or doxycycline are often prescribed for 4 to 6 weeks. Hospitalization may be necessary if there are signs of sepsis or urinary retention.
Prevention Strategies
Maintain a balanced diet rich in vegetables and low in animal fats.
Exercise regularly to support overall and urological health.
Practice good urinary hygiene and seek prompt treatment for urinary infections
Routine prostate screening (PSA tests, digital rectal exams) after age 50 or earlier if at higher risk.
Avoid tobacco and moderate alcohol consumption for reduced cancer risk
सामान्य प्रश्न (FAQs)
प्रोस्टेट पुरुषों की एक छोटी ग्रंथि है जो मूत्राशय के नीचे स्थित होती है। इसका मुख्य काम वीर्य में तरल पदार्थ बनाना है जो शुक्राणुओं को पोषण और गतिशीलता देता है।
मुख्य रूप से चार प्रकार की बीमारी होती हैं: बिनाइन प्रोस्टेटिक हाइपरप्लासिया (बीपीएच), प्रोस्टेटाइटिस (सूजन), प्रोस्टेट संक्रमण, और प्रोस्टेट कैंसर।
बार-बार या मुश्किल से पेशाब आना, पेशाब में जलन, पेशाब रुकना-रुकना, मूत्राशय पूरी तरह खाली न होना, और पैर की हड्डियों या पीठ में दर्द आदि सामान्य लक्षण हैं।
हाँ, प्रोस्टेट कैंसर का इलाज संभव है और यह रोग के चरण और रोगी की स्थिति पर निर्भर करता है। इसमें सर्जरी, रेडियोथेरेपी, हार्मोन थेरेपी और कीमोथेरेपी शामिल हो सकते हैं।
स्वस्थ आहार, नियमित व्यायाम, धूम्रपान से बचाव, और समय-समय पर डॉक्टर से चेकअप कराना जरूरी है।
सका इलाज दवा, थेरेपी या सर्जरी के माध्यम से किया जाता है, जो रोगी की स्थिति के अनुसार डॉक्टर तय करते हैं।
