An infection of the prostate can occur after a biopsy to be sure that no cancerous cells are present in a mass of tissue. The infection causes extreme pain, fever and symptoms very similar to that of a urinary tract infection. Although antibiotics are generally needed to treat prostate infections, some natural remedies may also prove to be effective.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Prostatitis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the prostate gland. This inflammation can reduce stamina during sexual intercourse and sperm count. It may also cause impotence. In some cases, and especially in chronic cases of prostatitis, some natural treatments may be very effective.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
More than 80 percent of men will eventually face prostate disease, with the rate of prostate disease increasing rapidly after the age of 50. Given such staggering numbers, it is no wonder that men are struggling to find proactive ways to promote a healthy prostate. Along with appropriate diet and exercise, some herbal supplements may also promote prostate health and even treat prostate disease.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Although enlargement of the prostate is not a malignant condition, it does put pressure on the urethra. This pressure can cause a host of urination complaints, such as frequent urination, urinary urgency, getting up at night to urinate, terminal dribbling, and even the inability to urinate at all. Many natural treatments can be effective at easing the symptoms of enlarged prostate.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Many people are wary of natural treatments, especially holistic approaches to serious diseases such as prostate and other kinds of cancer. Their concern is understandable. Why rely on a treatment that yields mixed results, such as herbal supplements, when traditional antibiotics are much more effective? Furthermore, many people are concerned about the safety of natural treatments.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Many people do not trust natural treatments because of their unproven track record. It is true that natural treatments, from herbal supplements to meditation, produce different results in different people and can sometimes be hard to study. However, standard medical techniques, including prostate cancer treatments, are unreliable as well. Modern medicine combined with more holistic approaches to healing can produce optimal results.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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