Natural Remedies For Enlarged Prostate

Enlarged prostate is the most common problem. It is so common that it has said, "All men have an enlarged prostate if they live long enough." It is not fatal nor is cancer, however, if left untreated can lead to serious health problems such as urinary retention, bladder stones, urinary infections or kidney damage. This condition is often called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic hypertrophy. Treatment is determined by the severity of their symptoms. You will need a medical exam and a PSA test to determine if cancer cells throughout. Once cancer is ruled out, there are a variety of options. I also note some of the natural remedies for prostate enlargement towards the end of the article. The problem with taking some drugs is their side effects can be detrimental to your sex life and can cause additional complications to an already difficult clinical scenario. The type of medicine here called alpha reductase inhibitors and the most common brands are Finasteride and Proscar. These are widely prescribed and is usually one of the first ways to reduce an enlarged prostate that men can try. These can really reduce the gland, but the disadvantage is that sexual desire and libido may be adversely affected although time and can adjust these drawbacks. Therefore, these drugs are prescribed for men over 65 years of age. Now we know that a certain combination of herbs such as saw palmetto with a supplement of zinc can actually be very effective in reducing nocturnal visits to the bathroom. Some estimates have put the reduction of up to 25%. Other herbs and supplements that can also be used with zinc are selenium, beta-sitosterol, Pygeum, and lycopene. Another positive change I made to keep my prostate was in great shape to make some changes to my diet.