Prostate Articles
Browse eMedTV's wide range of articles related to prostate including topics such as enlarged prostate treatment, bph, and bph treatment. Use the search box at the top-right corner of the page to find information about other health topics.
Flomax is a medication often is used to relieve symptoms of an enlarged prostate (or BPH). This eMedTV article offers an overview of this drug, including information on how it works, general dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.
Often used for treating prostate problems, saw palmetto is a type of herbal supplement. This eMedTV page explains what else saw palmetto may be used for, discusses the effectiveness of the supplement, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
An inflammation or infection of the prostate gland is known as prostatitis. As this eMedTV article explains, prostatitis that is caused by a bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics. Other treatments are required for non-bacterial forms.
An enlarged prostate refers to swelling of the prostate gland. As this eMedTV article explains, symptoms of this condition are common in older men and often involve problems with urination. This article describes an enlarged prostate in detail.
Avodart is a prescription drug licensed to treat an enlarged prostate (or BPH). This eMedTV Web page discusses Avodart effects, dosing guidelines, strengths, and possible side effects (which can include erectile dysfunction and breast tenderness).
BPH stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia and refers to an enlargement of the prostate gland. This eMedTV article discusses BPH in detail, including the symptoms of BPH, treatment options, and relevant statistics for this condition.
Proscar is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat an enlarged prostate. This page on the eMedTV site explains how Proscar works and offers more details on its effects, potential side effects, and dosing tips and precautions.
Uroxatral is a medication commonly prescribed to treat an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV Web article provides a complete overview of Uroxatral, including information on how the medication works, potential side effects, dosing tips, and precautions.
Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol commonly used for reducing cholesterol and treating an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV segment explains how beta-sitosterol works, discusses other possible uses for the compound, and lists side effects that may occur.
BPH treatment can range from watchful waiting to drug therapy to surgery. This section of the eMedTV library explores the various medications that can be used for BPH treatment, as well as the potential risks and benefits of the available surgeries.
Common Flomax side effects include abnormal ejaculation, a runny nose, and dizziness. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at these and other possible side effects of Flomax, including some of the more serious side effects that may occur.
Cardura is a prescription medicine that is used to lower high blood pressure and treat an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV article highlights how the drug works, its potential side effects, guidelines for taking the medication, and more.
This section of the eMedTV library discusses the most common prostatitis symptoms. For example, prostatitis symptoms can include: pain or difficulty with urination, sexual problems, low back pain or body aches, or chills and high fever.
Enlarged prostate symptoms can vary, but usually involve changes or problems with urination. This eMedTV page describes the most common symptoms, including trouble starting a urine stream and feeling that the bladder has not fully emptied.
Enlarged prostate treatment can involve watchful waiting, drug therapy, and surgery. This page on the eMedTV site covers the different forms of enlarged prostate treatment and discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of each one.
Prostatitis treatment can include antibiotics or, in some cases, other medications, such as alpha-blockers. This eMedTV article presents information on the various forms of prostatitis treatment for each of the four types.
Potential saw palmetto side effects include headaches, gas, and impotence. As this eMedTV resource explains, while side effects of saw palmetto are usually not serious, some may require medical attention, such as any unexplained bleeding or bruising.
