Bøger af Blake Xavier

The prostate is a male gland responsible for producing fluid containing the sperm. Prostate diseases are a group of conditions or diseases that affect the prostate gland or its function. There are three major types of prostate diseases, namely, prostatitis, enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostate cancer. Prostatitis is classified as bacterial prostatitis and non-bacterial prostatitis. Some common symptoms of prostate diseases are painful urination, blood in the urine, and frequent urge to urinate, particularly during the night. The diagnosis of prostate diseases includes physical examination, prostate biopsies, ultrasound scans, blood tests, and mid-stream urine (MSU) tests. Prostatitis treatment varies according to the type of prostatitis. The treatments for prostate cancer include hormone treatment, chemotherapy, ablative treatments and prostatectomy. It consists of medications such as antibacterial drugs and supportive treatments. This book provides a detailed explanation of the clinical perspectives on prostate diseases. It is a vital tool for all researching and studying these diseases.

The prostate gland refers to a type of male reproductive organ that creates fluids which nourish and shield sperm cells. Prostate cancer, prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are the three most common types of prostate diseases. The symptoms of these diseases include blood in the sperm or urine, painful ejaculation, frequent urges to urinate, and dribbling of urine. A number of tests are used to diagnose prostate diseases including the PSA test, biopsies of the prostate, mid-stream urine (MSU) tests, etc. Depending on the type of prostatitis, antibacterial medications and supportive therapies can be used in the treatment. The treatment for BPH may include drugs to reduce the size of the prostate and relax the smooth muscle of the gland as well as surgery to create a permanently enlarged channel in the part of the urethra that passes through the prostate. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the assessment and management of prostate diseases. Its extensive content provides the readers with a thorough understanding of these medical conditions.