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.