Prostate is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged Prostate Gland. Though the prostate continues to grow during most of a man’s life, the enlargement doesn’t usually cause problems until late in life. BPH rarely causes symptoms before age of 40, but more than half of men in their sixties and as many as 90 percent in their seventies and eighties have some symptoms of BPH. As the Prostate enlarges, the layer of tissue surrounding it stops it from expanding, causing the gland to press against the urethra. The bladder wall becomes thicker and irritable. It begins to contract even when it contains small amounts of urine, causing more frequent urination. Eventually, the bladder weakens and loses the ability to empty itself, so some of the urine remains in the bladder. The narrowing of the urethra and partial emptying of the bladder cause many of the problems associated with BPH. Family history of BPH appears to increase the risk of developing the condition.
Symptoms
- a hesitant, interrupted, weak stream.
- urgency and leaking or dribbling.
- more frequent urination, especially at night
The size of the Prostate does not always determine how severe the obstruction or the symptoms will be. Some men with greatly enlarged glands have little obstruction and few symptoms while others, whose glands are less enlarged, have more blockage and greater problems. In a small number of cases, BPH may cause the bladder to be blocked, making it impossible or extremely hard to urinate. This problem may cause backed-up urine (urinary retention), leading to bladder infections or stones or kidney damage.
BPH is not a precancerous condition and does not lead to Prostate Cancer.
Other affections include Prostatitis which is a condition that involves inflammation of the Prostate and sometimes the area around it. Common symptoms include chills, fever, severe burning during urination and the inability to empty the bladder.
Prostate Aid, a homoeopathic combination can relieve the symptoms of Prostate affections, restoring the state of health without the need for surgical intervention.
Action of Individual remedies:
Sabal serrulata: It is of unquestioned value in prostatic enlargement, Epididymitis and urinary difficulties. Acts on membrano-prostatic portion of urethra. Iritis, with prostatic trouble. Cystitis with prostatic hypertrophy.
Chimaphila umbellata: Acute Prostatitis, retention and feeling of a ball in perineum. Scanty urine and loaded with ropy, mucopurulent sediment. Prostatic enlargement.
Clematis erecta: Tingling in urethra lasting some time after urinating. Frequent, scanty urination; burning at orifice. Interrupted flow. Urethra feels constricted. Urine emitted drop by drop. Inability to pass all the urine; dribbling after urinating.
Conium maculatum: Dribbling in old men. Desire increased; power decreased. Sexual nervousness, with feeble erection.
Pareira brava: The urinary symptoms are most important. Useful in renal colic, prostatic affections and catarrh of bladder. Constant urging; great straining; pain down thighs during efforts to urinate. Dribbling after micturition. Violent pain in glans penis. Itching along urethra; urethritis, with prostatic trouble.
Pulsatilla nigricans: Pain on urinating; at the end of urethra. Frequent micturition. Distressing erection, soon subsiding. It is especially valuable in relieving urethral irritation and consequent spermatorrhoea and prostatorrhoea.
Prevention & lifestyle changes
- Limit daily fluid intake to less than 2,000 ml. Limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Try to urinate at least once every 3 hours.
- Double-voiding” may be helpful — after urinating, wait and try to urinate again.
- Stay active. Cold weather and immobility may increase the risk for urine retention.
- Try to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
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Hyperplasia, is a common condition that affects older men. Whenthe Prostate becomes enlarged, it can place pressure on the Bladder and Urethra, the tube through which urine passes. An enlarged Prostate can create difficulties with urination and weakens the Bladder.
Prostate Aid, can check the symptoms of Prostate enlargement, restoring the state of health without the need for surgical intervention. It relieves the frequency, urgency, hesitancy to urinate, dribbling of urine & its interrupted flow.
Compostion: Sabal serrulata 2x, Chimaphila umbellata 3x, Clematis erecta 3x, Conium maculatum 3x, Pareira brava 3x, Pulsatilla nigricans 3x.
Indications: For symptoms like increased frequency, hesitancy, urgency, burning & dribbling of urine accompanied with interrupted flow.
Dosage: 10-15 drops in 1/4th cup of water, 3-4 times daily or as prescribed by the physician.
Contra-indication: None
Side effects: No known side effects
Expiry: 5 years from the date of manufacturing.
