Urinary & Prostate Problems

What is the Urinary Problem?

A urinary tract infection, commonly known as UTI is one of the most common urinary problems and is an infection that occurs in the urinary tract. This infection is most often caused by microbes such as fungi, bacteria, and virus and involves the kidneys, ureters, urethra or bladder. This condition can be very painful, and the consequences can get critical if the infection spreads to the kidneys.

What are the Symptoms of a Urinary Problem?

The symptoms of a urinary problem vary depending on the kind of urinary problem. Here below are the symptoms of the most common problem- UTI.

1. A frequent urge to urinate
2. Foul-smelling urine
3. Pain or burning sensation while you urinate
4. Cloudy, dark or bloody urine
5. Fever or chills
6. Fatigue
7. Nausea
8. Muscle aches
9. Vomiting
10. Pelvic pain in women, particularly in the centre of the pelvis and the area around the pubic bone.
11. Pressure or cramping in the lower back or, the lower abdomen.

What are the Causes of Urinary Problems?

Urinary problems often occur when the urinary tract is infected by microbes such as fungi, bacteria or viruses. Here below are a few causes of urinary problems:

1. A weak immune system
2. An enlarged prostate in men
3. Using a contraceptive diaphragm or condoms that are coated in spermicide.
4. Diabetes
5. Kidney stones.

What is prostate disease?

The prostate gland is a male reproductive organ that produces fluids that feed and protect sperm cells. The diseases that happen to prostate gland are known as prostate disease. The three most common forms of prostate disease are inflammation (prostatitis), non-cancerous enlargement (BPH), and prostate cancer.

What are the types of prostate disease?

The three most common forms of prostate disease are inflammation (prostatitis), non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) and prostate cancer. A man may experience one or more of these conditions.

Inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis): While prostatitis can affect men of any age, it is more common in younger men. The main types of prostatitis are:

1. Bacterial prostatitis – acute or chronic bacterial infection
2. Non-bacterial prostatitis – inflamed prostate, also known as chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS).

Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate (BPH): Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is more common as men get older. It may not be life threatening, but can significantly affect the quality of life.

Prostate cancer: Prostate cancer typically affects men over the age of 50 years. The cause still remains unknown, although advancing age and family history are known to be contributing factors.

Symptoms of prostate disease

In its earliest stages, prostate disease may or may not be associated with symptoms. The symptoms of prostate disease depend on the condition, but may include:

1. Difficulties urinating, such as trouble starting the flow of urine
2. The urge to urinate often, particularly at night
3. Feeling as though the bladder can't be fully emptied
4. Painful urination
5. Blood in the urine or blood coming from the urethra independent of urination