Prostate Information

　　The prostate is a gland¹, weighing 25 gram, below the bladder. Because it is situated² around the urethra (bladder pipe), enlargement causes obstruction³ in urethra. Enlargement occurs naturally with age, and might be accompanied by cancerous change.

　　Symptoms are usually slow in onset⁴, starting with dribbling⁵, getting up at night, weak stream, urgency and hesitancy. The symptoms tend to get worse progressively, and might culminate⁶ in retention⁷.

　　After the age of 45, men should have their prostates checked annually⁸, including blood tests and a rectal examination.

　　前列腺常识

　　前列腺是一个重25克的腺体，位于膀胱下方。由于它位于尿道（通向膀胱的管道）周围，它增大时可引起尿道阻塞。前列腺会随着年龄增大，也会癌变。

　　初发病时症状轻微，有夜间滴白，射尿无力，尿急，排尿踌躇。症状逐渐加重，重者可引起尿潴留。

　　45岁以上的男性每年应检查一次前列腺，包括血液检查和直肠检查。