When you see a warning light on your vehicle’s dash, you know to bring it in to get checked out. It’s the same with your body. There are warning signs for prostate issues that indicate it’s time to make an appointment with Northshore Urological Associates.
But first, what is a prostate? It’s a walnut-sized gland in men located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds part of the urethra, which is the tube in the penis that carries urine from the bladder. It produces seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
As men age, the prostate naturally grows. The most common prostate issue for men over 50 is an enlarged prostate. And, about 1 man in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
