What are the symptoms he might feel that we might seek a medical provider? What are the signs the provider will find physically that make him suspect prostate cancer?
It is important to understand that most prostate cancers are asymptomatic, that is.. there are no signs or symptoms. It is often diagnosed after general screenings rather than based on symptoms of concern.
Remember the prostate is part of the male reproductive system and it surround the urethra, if it becomes enlarged it can have an impact on how men pee.
IF there are symptoms they are related to these two systems and may include:
It is important to understand that most prostate cancers are asymptomatic, that is.. there are no signs or symptoms. It is often diagnosed after general screenings rather than based on symptoms of concern.
Remember the prostate is part of the male reproductive system and it surround the urethra, if it becomes enlarged it can have an impact on how men pee.
IF there are symptoms they are related to these two systems and may include:
- difficulty urinating or holding back urine
- increased frequency of urinating
- weak urine flow or very little flow
- painful or burning urination
- difficulty having an erection
- painful ejaculation
- blood in urine or semen
- in advanced stages there may be pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips or upper thighs
*it is important that these symptoms are also symptoms of other diseases including sexually transmitted infections
Signs: what the doctor will find during digital-rectal prostate exam that leads more testing:
- enlarged prostate (depending on age for what is normal)
- firm or hard lump on prostate
- general firmness or hardened prostate
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