Enlarged prostates affect half of all men over the age of 50. Enlarged prostates occur when the urethra narrows and makes it more difficult for urine to pass through. Dealing with the symptoms of enlarged prostates can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. There are ways in which you can help to prevent enlarged prostates and guard against prostate cancer.
Instructions
1. Change your eating habits and begin a healthy exercise routine. If you're overweight, you're at greater risk of getting more aggressive forms of prostate cancer and dealing with an enlarged prostate. Losing weight can decrease your risk.
2. Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to flush out your bladder and prevent bladder infections. Drink cranberry juice daily, which increases the acidity in your urine and reduces the chances of infection in your bladder, kidneys and prostate. Avoid drinking anything after 7 p.m. to reduce your need to urinate during the night.
3. Consider taking a daily aspirin or ibuprofen. These drugs work to prevent enlargement of the prostate. Your doctor can prescribe one of four alpha-blockers available that help to reduce prostate enlargement. They are Hytrin, Cardura, Flomax and Uroxatral.
4. Take a daily multi-vitamin to decrease the enlargement of the prostate. Eat foods that are high in fiber such as beans, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Consuming 60 to 90 grams of fiber a day can greatly reduce your chances of developing prostate problems.
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