Men undergo prostate health self-assessment every year

Clinical findings have shown that prostate cancer often occurs in the late night, with no symptoms in the early stages. Even if there is discomfort, it is not enough to attract the attention of patients. When the tumor enlarges and compresses the urethra, it is often confused with prostate enlargement. Therefore, about 80% of patients first detect distant metastatic lesions before discovering prostate cancer. It can be seen that early detection of prostate cancer is obviously very important, especially for patients with prostatitis and prostate enlargement. If the recurrence does not heal, great attention should be paid to changes in the condition to prevent cancer. People should dohealth self-assessment [SEP]. There are reports that prostate cancer is a life-threatening disease and is a common malignant tumor in men over 50 years old. It is estimated that about 40% of men over the age of 50 have small areas of prostate cancer. 8% of patients will develop severe lesions, and 3% of patients will die from this disease, which may be related to age, high fat, vasectomy, genetic factors, smoking, exposure to heavy metals, inappropriate sexual activity, etc. The timing and severity of clinical symptoms of prostate cancer depend on the speed of tumor growth and the degree of urethral compression. Due to the prostate surrounding the urethra, cancer first compresses the urethra, showing symptoms of abnormal urination. At the beginning, frequent urination and increased nocturia can be seen; When the lump enlarges and compresses the urethra, there may be thinning of the urine flow, difficulty urinating, and prolonged urine flow; A small number of patients may experience pain during urination, and some may also have hematuria. At this time, caution should be exercised. When the cancer gradually increases, the urethra is compressed more seriously, resulting in difficulty in urination, resulting in retention of urine in the bladder, filling and swelling of the bladder, and even high expansion, which is extremely uncomfortable. Non catheterization is not good, and the resulting urine is often pungent and smelly. In addition, when prostate cancer metastasizes, especially to the pelvic cavity, symptoms such as lower back pain or sciatica may occur, and the pain often radiates to the perineum and anal area. Therefore, men over the age of 45 who experience frequent urination, increased nocturia, prolonged urination, thin urine flow, and difficulty urinating should consider the possibility of developing prostate cancer.Experts suggest that males over the age of 45 should undergo a digital rectal examination once a year, which is extremely important for early diagnosis. The accuracy of digital rectal examination is 50% to 70%, which can provide early diagnosis and opportunities for radical cure. In addition to digital rectal examination, for suspected patients, perineal and rectal punctures are also performed to obtain live tissue for examination, with a diagnostic accuracy rate of 70% to 80%. In addition, the clinical application of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing methods developed in recent years has provided great convenience for improving the diagnostic accuracy of prostate cancer. This method can often be detected in the early stages of prostate cancer, so that timely treatment measures can be taken.

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