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Why does my prostate keep swelling?

The cause of prostate enlargement is unknown, but it's believed to be linked to hormonal changes as a man gets older. The balance of hormones in your body changes as you get older and this may cause your prostate gland to grow.

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Benign prostate enlargement (BPE) is the medical term to describe an enlarged prostate, a condition that can affect how you pee (urinate). BPE is common in men aged over 50. It's not a cancer and it's not usually a serious threat to health. Many men worry that having an enlarged prostate means they have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. This is not the case. The risk of prostate cancer is no greater for men with an enlarged prostate than it is for men without an enlarged prostate. Symptoms of benign prostate enlargement The prostate is a small gland, located in the pelvis, between the penis and bladder. If the prostate becomes enlarged, it can place pressure on the bladder and the urethra, which is the tube that urine passes through. This can affect how you pee and may cause: difficulty starting to pee

a frequent need to pee

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limiting your intake of artificial sweeteners

exercising regularly

drinking less in the evening Medicine to reduce the size of the prostate and relax your bladder may be recommended to treat moderate to severe symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Surgery is usually only recommended for moderate to severe symptoms that have not responded to medicine. Complications of benign prostate enlargement Benign prostate enlargement can sometimes lead to complications, such as: a urinary tract infection (UTI) acute urinary retention Acute urinary retention (AUR) is the sudden inability to pass any urine. Symptoms of AUR include: suddenly not being able to pee at all

severe lower tummy pain

swelling of the bladder that you can feel with your hands Go immediately to your nearest A&E if you experience the symptoms of AUR.

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Can prostate cancer change your personality?

Men with prostate cancer may get depressed before or after treatment. Depression can cause a variety of symptoms from feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the things you usually enjoy and feeling very tearful. Many people with depression also feel anxious or worried.

Living with prostate cancer can be hard to deal with emotionally as well as physically, and can affect how you feel. In this section we explain some of the common thoughts and feelings you might have. If you are feeling down or worried and are finding it hard to deal with things, speak to your GP or specialist team. There are treatments and support available. If you need to speak to someone immediately, ring the Samaritans. We're there for you too. You can speak to our Specialist Nurses over the phone or speak to a nurse online. For more information, download or order our booklet, Living with and after prostate cancer: A guide to physical, emotional and practical issues

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