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The prostate is a small gland about the size of a walnut it exists in every man who has reach puberty.

Men even in their teens can start to suffer from problems of this little understood organ. The result can be a lifetime of inconvenience, pain and discomfort which can be avoided or reduced by a little knowledge.

The typical male ego suggests that many, indeed most men who start to experience increased frequency when passing water, inc night time visits, discomfort and possible pain keep the symptoms to themselves and see it as only "temporary".

For younger men they could be suffering from PROSTATITIS which is often infection based, this can give great pain and discomfort but there are several variations and a visit to the doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment is essential.

Enlargement of the Prostate itself occurs later in life especially when over 50 and this is a more physical problem affecting passing water - called B.P.H (benign prostatic hyperplasia) the speed of growth varies and although cannot be cured can be controlled by drugs. For longer term cases or more severe case an operation is advised, but in view of various risks operations are best delayed as long as practical.

Prostate Cancer which every man fears, kills hundreds of thousands of men worldwide annually, and is a major killer BUT truth be told most men affected die WITH IT (of old age) rather than FROM IT.

Often men suffering from Prostate Cancer have NO SYMPTOMS such as associated with PROSTATITIS and B.P.H so routine examinations for all men over 50 is advisable.

Overall men MUST take a more active interest in their prostate health and seek medical advice if they experience any difficulty or discomfort with passing water. A hard request for sure, and a reason why women - wives, partners, relatives and friends of a sufferer often take more interest than the actual male sufferer.

Maurice Clarke is founding owner of http://www.prostate-health.org.uk a web site dedicated to educate and inform men of all ages and their families over all aspects of prostate problems. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Maurice_Clarke