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Flat poop can be a sign of constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, an enlarged prostate, or colorectal cancer.
Stress. Daily stressors like traffic jams or missing your train can cause anyone anxiety. But long-term or chronic stress can lead to long-term...
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Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) A DRE can detect BPH, prostate cancer and prostatitis, while prostate massage is only normally performed when your doctor...
Read More »Occasionally, stool may be flat, squarish, or stringy. These changes are often the result of diet. However, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, and other conditions may cause long-term changes in stool shape. Poop should generally resemble the place from which it comes: the intestines. It is usually slightly rounded, like a sausage, and smooth, with some cracks on the surface. It can be concerning if stools are suddenly not “normal.” Most of the time, however, a change in appearance is short-lived and nothing to worry about. Is flat poop a problem? Share on Pinterest wenzdai figueroa Temporary changes to the shape or color of stool are common and not necessarily a sign of illness. Sometimes, they stem from the person’s diet. For example, foods containing colorings can change the color of poop. An excess of fatty foods can lead to oily or greasy poop, and eating too little fiber can likewise give stool an unusual appearance. If the changes only last for one or two bowel movements, or even a couple of days, they are likely no cause for concern. However, if changes in stool shape or color last longer or accompany other symptoms, the cause may be an underlying condition that requires medical attention. Learn more about different types of poop here. Flat poop is rarely a cause for concern. However, a person should seek medical advice if any of the following symptoms occur: blood in stool
The majority of American men will develop a pathologically enlarged prostate gland (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). The good...
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High estrogen and low progesterone levels can lead to water retention and bloating. Estrogen often acts as a fluid retaining hormone, while...
Read More »The most common risk factor is age. The older a man is, the greater the chance of getting prostate cancer. Some men are at increased risk for prostate cancer. You are at increased risk for getting or dying from prostate cancer if you are African-American or have a family history of prostate cancer.
All men are at risk for prostate cancer, but African-American men are more likely to get prostate cancer than other men. All men are at risk for prostate cancer. Out of every 100 American men, about 13 will get prostate cancer during their lifetime, and about 2 to 3 men will die from prostate cancer. The most common risk factor is age. The older a man is, the greater the chance of getting prostate cancer. Some men are at increased risk for prostate cancer. You are at increased risk for getting or dying from prostate cancer if you are African-American or have a family history of prostate cancer.
every three to five years In general, most experts recommend getting a prostate exam every three to five years. Your doctor will check the prostate...
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age 55 While the general guidelines recommend starting at age 55, you may need PSA screening between the ages of 40 and 54 if you: Have at least...
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An atherectomy is a procedure to remove plaque from an artery (blood vessel). Removing plaque makes the artery wider, so blood can flow more freely...
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