The prostate is an important part of the male body, but due to personal habits, prostatitis is easily triggered, which is now a common disease among male friends. The prostate is an important part used by male friends to control urination, transmit semen, and secrete prostatic fluid. Perhaps because most male friends do not have enough understanding of this condition, they are only aware of this disease when it becomes severe.
As male friends age, the incidence of prostate cancer continues to rise. For some older male friends, this disease is truly torturous. In fact, there are several symptoms of prostate cancer. How do we identify them?
1. Blood in urine
In the early stages of prostate cancer, the symptom of blood in urine may not be very obvious. As the condition progresses, it becomes more prominent, and blood in urine can be quickly detected.
2. Urinary abnormalities
Urinary abnormalities are also manifestations of early symptoms of prostate cancer. If male friends experience weak urine flow, frequent urination, incomplete urination, blood in urine, etc., they should be vigilant as these symptoms indicate that there may be an issue with their prostate. When patients have the disease, it can cause the bladder detrusor muscle to lose compensatory ability, leading to these symptoms. Prompt medical examination is necessary to avoid missing the optimal treatment time.
3. Anemia and weight loss
Sudden weight loss in middle age should raise concerns because prostate cancer consumes a lot of body nutrients, leading to malnutrition and anemia symptoms. In fact, most cancer patients tend to be lean due to this reason.
4. Swelling in the lower limbs
In the early stages of prostate cancer, there may be swelling in the lower limbs. Problems in this specific area of male friends can cause urinary obstruction, leading to lower limb swelling. If this symptom occurs, vigilance should be raised to avoid being affected by this cancer.
Medical research shows that prostate cancer is not incurable. In the early stages, there is a 95% chance of cure. However, due to the difficulty in detecting the early symptoms of prostate cancer, most patients’ conditions are delayed, and often prostate cancer is diagnosed in the late stages. Therefore, it is essential to remain vigilant and monitor one’s health constantly.
The following diagnostic methods can be used:
1. Biopsy
With advancements in medical techniques, prostate cancer can be diagnosed through biopsy sampling. Many people may worry that biopsies cause harm, but it is actually a minimally invasive surgery that does not harm the body.
2. Blood tests
Blood tests are the most common diagnostic method in clinical practice. Diagnosis is made by examining whether there are prostate-specific antigens in the blood sample.
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